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Question from Janine: I heard on the news the other day that a plane got struck by lightning, but they said it didn’t crash and no one on the plane got hurt.
I was shocked when the news guy said this actually happens a lot.
How is it even possible for a plane to get struck by lightning and not crash? [Read more…]
To call Danny MacAskill a master cyclist would be like calling the peak of Mount Everest a hilltop.
The exploits of this amazing daredevil are legendary world-wide thanks to the tremendous reach of YouTube, and I’ve featured several of Danny’s heart-stopping videos here on My Daily Smile.
Today’s video lets you virtually ride along with Danny as he descends the iconic Dubh Slabs on Scotland’s Isle of Sky. [Read more…]
Living (and loving) Life
Like most folks, you’ve probably heard people make the claim that hot water actually freezes faster than cold water.
And also, like most folks, you have probably always dismissed that claim as a myth.
Well, truth be told, the most accurate answer to this post’s title question isn’t no. It’s actually “sometimes”.
I happen to be a huge fan of time-lapse video, the technological marvel that allows us to watch events develop and play out much faster than they do in real time.
I’m also fascinated by the incredible energy, power and eerie beauty of lightning flashes and thunderstorms.
The intriguing time-lapse video featured below condenses several hours of thunderstorm creation magic down to a mere 78 seconds. [Read more…]
Throughout much of recorded history castles played a major role in protecting both royalty and supremely wealthy families from attacks by marauding armies and gangs.
Many of the castles of centuries past now stand as stark ruins while others have been completely destroyed by attackers and/or the elements.
However, quite a few of these historic structures are still standing tall against the surrounding countryside, looking much the same as they would have looked centuries ago. [Read more…]