Have you ever wondered how big Star Destroyer from the Star Wars Universe is compared to size of Star Trek’s Enterprise? Deviantart user DirkLoechel answers that question and more. The chart shows the space ships from numerous science fiction universes at a scale of 1 pixel to 10 meters.
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Felix Baumgartner is slated to do a 120,000 foot skydive from the edge of space on Sunday, through the Red Bull Stratos Program. An attempt on Tuesday was cancelled due to weather. It’s an inspiring feat– defying gravity to get to the edge of space and shirking common sense by jumping out of a perfectly good… balloon.
While Baumgartner is at it, he will be breaking the sound barrier, going mach speed– like Chuck Yeager without the X-1. Incidentally, Yeager broke the sound barrier October 14, 1947. Baumgartner may potentially be doing it again sans aircraft October 14, 2012. As Matt Scott puts it: “To infinity and beyond… and back again…”
You Got The Love, a disco gospel track from the 1980’s, has gone through a few remixes and covers. I just wanted to share a version that strikes a chord with me. The XX has reworked and added a heavy bass to the version sung by Florence & the Machine. Enjoy.
I met Betty Penate last summer at the Amber Rose Slut Walk in Los Angeles. Betty is the Founder and CEO of Immigrant Apparel. Betty was there to showcase her clothing line and show support for the event dedicated to combating gender inequality, sexual injustice, and derogatory labeling.
NASA’s Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour is being driven to its new home at the California Science Center today, Friday, Oct. 12, 2012. This means a 2 mph drive from LAX airport through the streets of LA to its final destination…
I decided to create the following image after a heated Facebook discussion about NASA. My challenge to the audience is simple, “Like if you agree. Comment if you disagree.” I’d like to see how my friends and acquaintances feel about the statement. What do you think?
