If the Earth was the size of a basketball, the atmosphere would be the thickness of Saran Wrap, protecting us from cosmic rays and providing oxygen. A bit scary when you think about it.
Humanity has 2 universal addictions — to oxygen and water — which provide proof positive that it’s not addiction per se that’s a problem, it’s either the damage done by the addictive substance, an overdose,* or the withdrawal symptoms.
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*Yes, it’s true. Too much of either oxygen or water is in fact lethal.
Sanspareil over 3 years ago
I’ll inhale to that!
Kroykali over 3 years ago
It’s pretty much just like that here this morning.
cervelo over 3 years ago
If the Earth was the size of a basketball, the atmosphere would be the thickness of Saran Wrap, protecting us from cosmic rays and providing oxygen. A bit scary when you think about it.
Zepp Jamieson over 3 years ago
The good news is the sun rise and sun set is the same in August.
garysmigs over 3 years ago
after decades of experience you get maybe 3 perfect weather days a year in the mitten…
in a good year!
BC in NC Premium Member over 3 years ago
One of local meteorologists calls it a “milky sun.”
TheWildSow over 3 years ago
It’s April 25th – the Perfect Date!
https://youtu.be/-BNwiqDGz5g
Moonkey Premium Member over 3 years ago
if the earth were the size of a basketball, it would also be much, much smoother than a cue ball.
Tallguy over 3 years ago
We breathe just fine here in Arizona.
T577 Brown Bunny/Vegetable Patch 62 over 3 years ago
The sun goes down to start my dusk and the sun goes down to end my day. Wow – good thing the sun isn’t stationary and in a state of inertia.
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 3 years ago
Humanity has 2 universal addictions — to oxygen and water — which provide proof positive that it’s not addiction per se that’s a problem, it’s either the damage done by the addictive substance, an overdose,* or the withdrawal symptoms.
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*Yes, it’s true. Too much of either oxygen or water is in fact lethal.
christelisbetty over 3 years ago
I have always liked a place with a good atmosphere.