Top 10 Most amazing facts about the Earth Posted: 2 years ago by ubikuor
1. Gravity is not the same over the surface of the Earth, 2. Atmosphere 'escapes', 3. The Earth is slowing down...
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The Flat Earth Society Posted: 3 years ago by TheStep
Whether or not you believe in a flat earth or a spherical one, this should still give you a chance to read about flat earth theory and post your views.
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Google Earth launches interactive 3D moon atlas to celebrate Apollo landings Posted: 4 months ago by AutumnLotus
It’s exactly forty years ago today that Neil Armstrong took man’s first step on the moon.
And to mark the historic occasion Google Earth has taken the same leap in cyberspace.
The search engine leader today launched Moon in Google Earth, an interactive 3D atlas of the moon which allows space fans to take their very own virtual steps on the surface of our closest satellite.
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Secret Places of the Earth Posted: 3 years ago by tundramonkey
Google Earth has some amazing and interesting images to be found. Here are a few, shown in video form (if you can ignore the cheesy music).
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101 Amazing Earth Facts Posted: 3 years ago by 2manyusernames
Some of Earth's valleys dip below sea level. Mountains soar into thin air. Can you name the lowest spot? The tallest peak? Do you know how far it is to the center of the planet or what's there?
Where are the planet's hottest, coldest, driest and windiest places?
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Beetles shared Earth with dinosaurs Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
Beetles first appeared on Earth at the same time as the earliest dinosaurs but turned out to be much better survivors, a new evolutionary study has shown. Today, there are an estimated 350,000 known species of beetle on Earth, and probably several million more yet to be discovered, say scientists. The insects account for about a quarter of all life forms on the planet.
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Japan Captures HDTV of Full Earth "Rise" from Lunar Orbit Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
The Japanese lunar orbiter "Kaguya" saw earth, moon and sun line up on April 6, 2008 and captured another "Earth-rise" and "Earth-set" HDTV video - this time when the Earth was full.
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New Cloak of Plasma Found Around Earth Posted: 12 months ago by AutumnLotus
A detailed analysis of the measurements of five different satellites has revealed the existence of warm cloak of plasma around Earth. This newfound feature is part of the magnetosphere, a shield of magnetic fields and electrically charged particles that surround and protect Earth from the onslaught of the solar wind.
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The flat earth society Posted: 2 years ago by glik
The Flat Earth Society considers the notion of a round earth to be a conspiracy.
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Origin of "Breathable" Atmosphere on Earth Found Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
Geologists have uncovered evidence of when Earth may have first supported an oxygen-rich atmosphere similar to the one we breathe today. The study suggests that upheavals in the earth’s crust initiated a kind of reverse-greenhouse effect 500 million years ago that cooled the world’s oceans, spawned giant plankton blooms, and sent a burst of oxygen into the atmosphere.
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7 Most Massive Single Meteorites on Earth Posted: 3 weeks ago by sharon22
Like fugitives on the run from distant solar systems, meteors hurtle through the earth’s atmosphere, lighting up the eyes of observers on the ground. Often these fireballs of metal and rock burn up in a blaze of glory, and many do not survive their impact with the Earth’s surface. Those that do though start a more settled life here on Earth as meteorites. Some might even claim to be the new sheriffs in town – they’re that big and resistant to weathering.
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10 things you didn't know about the Earth Posted: 1 year ago by bernardblack
Sometimes the "top-10" lists can get a bit monotonous. This one has some interesting info such as the Earth has 5 natural moons, not just one. Well sort of.
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The Bible According To Google Earth Posted: 2 years ago by 2manyusernames
Scenes from the Bible have been imagined by countless artists over the centuries, but never quite like this. God’s Eye View portrays four key Biblical events as if captured by Google Earth. 4 really amazing images and a very cool sculpture, must see!
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Scientists probe mysterious "hole" in Earth's Surface Posted: 3 years ago by Browntrout
Dr Chris MacLeod, from Cardiff University, said the Earth's crust appeared to be completely missing in an area thousands of kilometres across. He said it was an "open wound on the surface of the Earth", where the oceanic crust, usually 6-7km thick (3.7-4.3 miles), was simply not there.
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1 in 5 Americans believe Sun revolves around the Earth Posted: 2 years ago by muppet
with my amazing 60% on our US citizenship score, i think i am the new leader of the pack unti those extra smart guys get back. in which case, we're all screwed anyway.
here's my fix. walk up the one in 5 of your friends who really truly believes that the sun revolves around the earth. then punch them. i think if you punch them often enough, they will come to their senses.
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Our amazing Earth Posted: 3 years ago by Neiako
This is an amazing slideshow of photos accompanied by music.
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Real Life Canvas Earth Posted: 3 years ago by 2manyusernames
A combination of roads and some storm damage to trees created a very realistic Canvas-Earth type picture.
For those who don't aren't familar with the term, "Canvas Earth":
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Amazing View of Earth from Space Posted: 3 years ago by KingKoopa
A picture taken of Earth from space, showing half the Earth at night and half illuminated.
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7 Massive Holes in the Earth Posted: 1 year ago by Nateebiinature
These holes are not only amazing, but some of them are really terrifying! The sheer magnitude of these gaping holes reminds us of how men will scar the earth to pursue their quest for power and wealth.
*theme pic has nothing to do with post...
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Huge Stockpile of Oxygen Found Deep Inside Earth Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
A mineral that acts like a sponge beneath Earth's surface stores more oxygen than expected, keeping our planet from becoming dry and inhospitable like Mars. The key to the abundant oxygen storage is the mineral majorite, which exists deep below Earth's surface in the mantle. Without the oxygen stockpile, Earth would probably be a barren planet hostile to life.
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Life's ingredients may have 'sprinkled' on Earth Posted: 2 years ago by AutumnLotus
Some crucial ingredients for life on Earth may have formed in interstellar space, rather than on the planet's surface. A new computer model indicates clouds of adenine molecules, a basic component of DNA, can form and survive the harsh conditions of space, and possibly sprinkle onto planets as the stars they orbit travel through a galaxy.
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