A novelty balloon of the metal-suited Marvel hero recently caused panic in the town of Dankaur, India. The strange turn of events reportedly began whe… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/340243/iron-man-balloon-sparks-alien-scare-in-india…
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New Reality Show’s Prize? 10 Days on the International Space Station
CNN reports:
A planned reality show will seek to give the winner of its on-air competition “the greatest prize ever given out on Earth” — a 10-day stay on the International Space Station… The production company’s press release said that the team is “now looking for global brand and primary distribution partners.” Space Hero is planning to open the application process for…
Reality TV show will send winner up to the ISS
A new show called ‘Space Hero’ will see contestants vying for a trip up to the International Space Station. Developed by production company Space Hero… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/339639/reality-tv-show-will-send-winner-up-to-the-iss…
Disney+ Takes First Emmy Win With ‘The Mandalorian’ For Visual Effects
At the Creative Arts Emmys on Wednesday night, The Mandalorian not only scored its first Emmy but also won the first Emmy for Disney+. Deadline reports: As a brand new streamer, this year marks the first year of eligibility for Disney+. The Mandalorian has racked up a staggering 15 Emmy nominations with 8 of those trophies being handed out tonight. Outstanding…
Born under the sign of Ophiuchus?
Born between November 29 and December 18? If so, the sun passes in front of Ophiuchus on your birthday. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/born-between-november-29-and-december-18-heres-your-constellation…
Perseid meteors 2020: All you need to know
In 2020, the peak mornings for the Perseid meteor shower – August 11, 12 and 13 – will feature meteors under moonlight. Here’s how to optimize your chances to catching some meteors during this year’s display. Source: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-perseid-meteor-shower…
Ruthless Australian ‘assassin flies’ named for Thor, Deadpool — and Stan Lee
Biologists named 5 newly-described species of Australian “assassin flies” after Thor, Loki and other Marvel heroes. Source: https://www.livescience.com/australian-assassin-flies-marvel-hero-names.html
This day in 2013: The Day the Earth Smiled
Today is the anniversary of The Day the Earth Smiled, the 3rd-ever image of Earth from the outer solar system, taken by the great Cassini spacecraft on July 19, 2013. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/the-day-earth-smiled-2013-cassini-image-of-earth-moon-planets…
Sally Ride: 1st American woman in space
Ride was the 1st American woman to go to space, flying on the STS-7 space shuttle Challenger mission in 1983, and later on another mission in 1984. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/sally-ride-1st-american-woman-in-space-june-18-1983…
‘Double Rainbow Guy’ From 2010 Viral Video Dies At 57
Paul L. Vasquez, the burly mountain man whose awestruck reaction upon seeing a double rainbow propelled him to internet stardom and turned him into a folk hero, has died in Central California. He was 57. Time Magazine reports: Vasquez, who called himself Yosemitebear on social media, died early Saturday at a hospital emergency room, the Mariposa County coroner’s office told the…