Astronomy
July 26, 2021

Don’t Miss the “Best Meteor Shower of the Year” According to NASA

Astronomy fans have been waiting for what NASA calls the “best meteor shower of the year,” and it is finally upon us! The Perseid Meteor Shower 2021 will fill the night sky with streaks of light and color until August 24. Each summer, the Perseid graces the night sky with dozens of consistent shooting stars per hour, traveling across the sky at 37 miles per second, leaving long streaks in their wake.

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Video
July 26, 2021

Watch the Nail-Biting Moment a Student Pilot Runs Out of Fuel But Still Safely Lands a Plane

On May 22, 2021, North Carolina-based student pilot Brian Parsley was on the final stretch of his long cross-country flight. However, at around 12 miles from the airport, he started experiencing engine trouble. Within minutes, he suddenly lost complete power on his single-engine Cessna 150 while still in the sky, with residential areas and power lines below.

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Creative Products
July 25, 2021

Commemorate Your Favorite Place With a Custom Relief-Style Map for Your Home

Welcome to East of Nowhere. No, we are not talking about the states with more cows than people. East of Nowhere is an art print brand started in 2019 by James Farrell, a Ph.D. geoscientist from Upstate New York. With his extensive experience in topography, geology, and cartography, Farrell creates art pieces using vintage maps and modern satellite imagery. The prints are a perfect gift to commemorate a special place.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.