’Last year astronomers witnessed an explosion like no other. Now astronomers are debating if what they witnessed was the exact moment a star became a black hole.…’
Via Motherboard
Day: January 11, 2019
Our obsession with taking photos is changing how we remember the past
’…may be causing both memory loss and uncomfortable identity discrepancies.…’
Via The Next Web
A world map of Virgin Mary apparitions
She met mere mortals with and without the Vatican’s approval.
’For centuries, the Virgin Mary has appeared to the faithful, requesting devotion and promising comfort.
These maps show the geography of Marian apparitions – the handful approved by the Vatican, and many others.
Historically, Europe is where most apparitions have been reported, but the U.S. is pretty fertile ground too.…’
Via Big Think
The states with the happiest Americans spend more money on ‘public goods’
The states with the happiest Americans spend more money on ‘public goods’.
’Study reveals the Americans who live in states that spend more on tangible “public goods” are happier.
This spending makes communities “more livable.”
Pain of higher property taxes largely balanced out by higher property values and quality of life.…’
Via Big Think
