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Why Charli D’Amelio’s Casting in the Chorus of ‘& Juliet’ is a Brilliant Moment in Stunt Casting History #Fun

It would have been hard to believe in 2019, at the start of her rise to fame, that in six years’ time, TikTok sensation Charli D’Amelio would be making her debut on Broadway. At the time, there was literally no telling whether skyrocketing on TikTok would translate to any kind of success in mainstream entertainment avenues. For all of the forgotten TikTokers that have risen and fallen over the past half-decade, there was no question from the jump that D’Amelio was the one with enough fanfare to just maybe make that transition.

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The Betz Mystery Sphere Revisited: A 50-Year Search for Answers #Paranormal

Not every mystery begins with flashing lights in the sky or eerie radio transmissions from space. Some arrive in the most unassuming ways, like a silent, seamless metal sphere resting in the grass. When the Betz family discovered just such an object on their Florida property in 1974, they could not have predicted that their curiosity would ignite a media firestorm, government interest, and decades of wild speculation. What at first seemed like a lost piece of machinery or an old cannonball soon defied expectations. It rolled in ways that defied gravity, vibrated when exposed to music, and even appeared…

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If you’re a sports fan, you’ve dabbled in pondering hypotheticals surrounding the possible outcome of games. Countless games in the history of sport could’ve ended completely differently if only one referee call went in the other direction—or if the wide receiver had managed to hang onto that 4th down pass during the final drive of the game. The fate of the outcome of any given game balances on a razorblade at any given moment, which is a huge reason we find sport so compelling in the first place. Fantasy football is itself a way to contemplate—a playground for the hypothetical, “What if this blended group of teammates worked together in a mismatched hypothetical game? Who would win?”

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Aliens from a parallel universe may exist, but we don’t know about it #Paranormal

New research suggests that while alien life may exist in our universe, the conditions here may not be the most optimal for its development. In 1962, American astronomer Frank Drake introduced the Drake Equation, a formula designed to estimate the number of detectable extraterrestrial civilizations in the Milky Way. As Popular Mechanics explains, the equation considers factors such as: – The average rate of star formation in the galaxy; – The proportion of stars with planetary systems; – The number of planets per star capable of supporting life. Beyond these, the equation also accounts for the likelihood of intelligent life…

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Valentine’s Day Plans? How about Transcribing Historic Pamphlets for Douglass Day!

The Rare Book and Special Collections Division will partner with the Library’s “By the People” crowdsource transcription project and Pennsylvania State University’s Douglass Day initiative to transcribe the contents of the African American Perspectives Collection. Read on to learn more about Douglass Day, transcription, and other efforts to preserve and share the collection assembled by Daniel Murray, a legendary figure in the history of the Library of Congress.

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SPHEREx’s Concentric Cones

NASA’s SPHEREx observatory is oriented in a horizontal position, revealing all three layers of photon shields as well as the telescope. This photo was taken at BAE Systems in Boulder, Colorado, in April 2024.

Short for Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer, SPHEREx will create a map of the cosmos like no other. Using a technique called spectroscopy to image the entire sky in 102 wavelengths of infrared light, SPHEREx will gather information about the composition of and distance to millions of galaxies and stars. With this map, scientists will study what happened in the first fraction of a second after the big bang, how galaxies formed and evolved, and the origins of water in planetary systems in our galaxy.

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How to get to a parallel universe: the answer from physicists may surprise #Paranormal

If parallel universes exist, then there is at least one way to get to a place that is different from our reality. So far, the existence of parallel universes is mostly associated with science fiction. But there are scientific theories that suggest that other universes exist. If so, how can we get there? Physicist Paul Sutter believes that such a possibility exists, but it is a very difficult journey, writes Space. Theories suggesting the existence of parallel worlds The existence of parallel universes is suggested by at least two well-known theories in physics. One of them is called the inflation…

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If you’ve clicked on this meme list, I hope it’s because you are a tomato enjoyer—hate-scrolling is not tasteful (but we welcome it anyway).

Tomatoes. There are many who adore the bright red, water-filled fruit. Others despise them… But enjoy a ketchup condiment? Yeah, I don’t know. Tomatoes have an acquired taste and texture, likely due to how acidic they are. They have a tough skin that might be uncomfortable to bite through for some, but others thoroughly enjoy the burst of flavors when they bite into the red delicacy.

I wasn’t a fan of tomatoes when I was younger, but they’ve since grown on me immensely. Tomatoes are now one of my favorite additions to any salad, burger, or even one of my top picks for a standalone snack… I know. If you are a tomato hater and you’re still reading, you might come around some day like I did. It’s never too late to be on the right side of history.

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Could Ocean Planets Support Life? #Paranormal

There might be a type of exoplanet without dry land. They’re called “Hycean” worlds, a portmanteau of ‘hydrogen’ and ‘ocean.’ They’re mostly or entirely covered in oceans and have thick hydrogen atmospheres, reports universetoday.com. They’re intriguing because their atmospheres keep them warm enough to have liquid water outside of the traditional habitable zones. If they do exist, scientists think they’re good candidates to support microbial life. Hycean worlds are hypothetical, but there is some evidence that they exist. The Kepler mission detected many candidates and provided foundational evidence for their existence. However, it didn’t detect any with certainty. More recently,…

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Getting Closer to God #Paranormal

Irrespective of which religion is being considered, the concept of God as the creator is linked to the origin of the Universe and everything within it. This means that if our scientists had a quantum-gravity recipe for the ingredients and the heating process that resulted in the birth of our Universe through the womb of the Big Bang, then they would be on their way to acquiring the professional expertise of God. The missing component might be a particle collider that can create the necessary conditions for making a baby Universe. Are there any alien scientists in the Milky-Way with…

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Saint John Neumann #Saints

Saint John Neumann was the first member of his community, the Redemptorists, to profess vows in the United States. He did missionary work in Maryland, Virginia, and Ohio, and became the bishop of Philadelphia. Noted for his humility and organizational skills, he helped form the Church in the New World.

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How Dogs Were Implicated During The Salem Witch Trials #Paranormal

Bridget Marshall: I teach a course on New England witchcraft trials, and students always arrive with varying degrees of knowledge of what happened in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692. Nineteen people accused of witchcraft were executed by hanging, another was pressed to death and at least 150 were imprisoned in conditions that caused the death of at least five more innocents. Each semester, a few students ask me about stories they have heard about dogs. In 17th century Salem, dogs were part of everyday life: People kept dogs to protect themselves, their homes and their livestock, to help with hunting, and…

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Linking Ancient Texts with UAPs Emerging from the Sea #Paranormal

Sumerian literature, among the oldest written records in human history, recounts the stories of the Anunnaki gods and the origins of humanity. These ancient texts hint at a possible connection between humanity and extraterrestrial beings. Legends from various ancient cultures describe anthropomorphic gods, including Oannes, a deity emerging from the sea to impart advanced knowledge that helped the Sumerians establish their civilization. Throughout history, humans have shared tales of divine beings who brought the knowledge necessary for creating a civilized world. These beings are often credited with extraordinary wisdom and abilities. Ancient peoples attributed the foundations of their civilizations to…

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New Study Shows That Language Influences Reality #Paranormal

The power of words and communication has been celebrated in proverbs and wisdom throughout history, reflecting their profound significance. Now, scientists have uncovered just how deeply our speech influences the world around us—from individuals to the planet itself. A new study reveals the immense power embedded in everyday language, demonstrating how even subtle shifts in word choice can significantly alter perceptions, shape reality, and influence behavior. The findings underscore that words wield far more influence than previously understood. Yet, as a famous Marvel superhero once said, “With great power comes great responsibility.” A study published in the journal Psychological Science…

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Pets of Agent 007: Animals Were Turned into Spies and Saboteurs #Paranormal

The death of a spy is rarely newsworthy, due to the secrecy surrounding it. But when a white beluga whale suspected of spying for Moscow was found dead in Norwegian waters in September, the animal soon became a minor celebrity. Hvaldimir (a play on the Norwegian word for whale, hval, and the first name of Russian president) was even given an official autopsy by the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries. The whale had been uncovered as a spy in 2019, and is one in a long line of animals which have been used by the intelligence services. Among them was a…

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Saint Stephen #Saints

If it weren’t for Saint Luke telling us about the selection and martyrdom of Saint Stephen in Acts of the Apostles, we would know nothing about him at all. The little we do know, however, speaks volumes about what kind of man he was, his love for Jesus, and the early Church community.

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Fueling Our Economy with Hydrogen #Paranormal

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the cosmos. The reason is simple. Its nucleus was already made a second after the Big Bang, when the early Universe was filled with a hot soup of protons and neutrons. Composite nuclei like helium or heavier elements required synthesis of multiple protons and neutrons, a fusion process which took longer than the age of the Universe when the matter density and temperatures were suitable. During the first few minutes of cosmic history, only 8 helium nuclei were made per 100 free protons. About 400,000 years later, the Universe cooled below 3,000 degrees…

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Guide: What to Do if Non-Human Intelligence Is Confirmed on Earth #Paranormal

Imagine waking up to the headline: “Non-Human Intelligence Confirmed on Earth.” For many, this revelation would feel like a seismic shift, upending everything we know about life. This guide aims to prepare readers for such a scenario, focusing on the assumption that these intelligences are benevolent and here for peaceful purposes. I tried to write it in such a way that it would be understandable for everyone, even for those who were not interested in this phenomenon. I’ve also collected all the links to authoritative sites here so that the next time someone tells you why the government isn’t talking…

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Just My Type: Making Letters at the Type Foundry

Most of us learned in school that Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press, which is not entirely accurate. He is, however, conventionally credited with inventing the process of mass-producing individual pieces of type. These innovations in moveable type allowed for books to be efficiently produced in large quantities and revolutionized the human ability to share ideas. This post explains the multi-step process of mass-producing metal letters to be used in printing texts.

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Close Encounter of the Third Kind: Policeman Photographs an Alien #Paranormal

In 1987, a quiet walk through a foggy wasteland turned into one of the strangest encounters in the modern UFO era. A lone man claimed to have come face to face with a being not of this Earth and took a photograph of it. The experience was brief but left behind more questions than answers, including strange physical effects and an eerie sense of lost time. What did he really see that day? And why does this encounter remain one of the most controversial in UFO history? Regarded as one of Yorkshire’s most attractive tourist attractions, Ilkley Moor is part…

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