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Video: The amazing difference in the sizes of the objects in our solar system

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I have always been fascinated by the night sky and the objects that exist beyond our wonderful planet. And as you probably know, the number of objects that exist in the known universe is simply beyond human comprehension.

Just inside our own solar system there are numerous objects that vary greatly in size, from the tiniest asteroid to the sun, the massive star that holds all the others in place with her incredibly strong gravitational force.  [Read more…]

Which is wider, the continent of Australia or the Moon?

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When we look up into the night sky and see the full moon glowing like a huge ball amongst the stars, it’s easy to imagine that our closest heavenly body must be quite large.

Well, truth be told, it is. The diameter of the moon is 1/4 the diameter of Earth, making it rather large indeed.

But here’s a fun fact for you that might be somewhat hard to believe, but it’s true…  [Read more…]

Video: Why Death Valley is the hottest place on Earth

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As you probably know, California’s Death Valley is one of the most inhospitable places on the entire surface of our planet.

The area’s extreme heat combined with the virtual non-existence of water has claimed the lives of numerous people over the years.

It’s really not hard to imagine how this very unique place got its name.  [Read more…]

Video: Shady Valley, TN and Backbone Rock

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A little over a year ago I shared this short video that my friend Jim Hayes created while visiting Backbone Rock in rural Johnson County, Tennessee.

That video prompted a bunch of questions and comments because “the rock” is such a fascinating natural feature. It also happens to be located just a few miles from my home.

Today I’m going to share yet another short video featuring Backbone Rock, but this one includes a scenic drive across Holston Mountain and through the beautiful community of Shady Valley.  [Read more…]

Video: Paul Harvey’s short, but very intriguing history of the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life”

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As I mentioned here, the late radio and television commentator Paul Harvey was a master storyteller.

He just had a knack for taking a topic that everyone thought they knew inside and out and adding a completely new twist to it.

Over the course of his long and distinguished career, Mr. Harvey entertained the masses with numerous stories that left one thinking “How did I not know that?”

Well, today’s video features a true “Rest Of The Story” classic.  [Read more…]