But what if his inventions prolong the life of the world? what if, against all odds, he discovers a way to reverse entropy? What if Nikola says “Let there be Light,” and there is Light? It seems like the dude was heading in that direction…
Actually, our sun will not go “super nova” because it isn’t massive enough. On the other hand it will probably become a Red Giant’ whose outer surface will reach beyond the orbit of Earth, so Earth is pretty much doomed. …and it’s based on Stellar Astronomy.
I can understand, though, why some folks say that the world will end in five years or ten years or the end of 2012. You can make more money that way than going with 4,999,999,992 years.
According to Bishop Ussher (the guy who calculated that the world was created on 23 October 4004 BCE), the world ended on 23 October 1996; therefore, we are not here.
You appear to be laboring under the idea that if you don’t understand something it is unknowable. It is really quite simple, Grasshopper, telescopes are time machines as they look directly into the past and let us see all stages of the evolution of stars at the same time. The sun will never be a Supernova, that would require 3 times its mass; not even a regular nova either. It will gradually expand as it cools and absorb the inner planets in the far future. While “A little learning is a dangerous thing” ; a lot of ignorance is much worse.
Well, now that everyone here has tried to prove they are smarter than anyone else here, I’d just like to say “SO WHAT?” If you want an education, go get it. If you want heated intellectual discussions, go have them. Me, I’ve been there and done that so now I’m here to read the comics and enjoy the puns made by those who see the humor and comment.
oranaiche almost 13 years ago
… as long as you don’t let him start inventing again.
The Old Wolf almost 13 years ago
But what if his inventions prolong the life of the world? what if, against all odds, he discovers a way to reverse entropy? What if Nikola says “Let there be Light,” and there is Light? It seems like the dude was heading in that direction…
scrabblefiend almost 13 years ago
The scientists all talk about how the world/universe is going to end in 5 billion years. And what if they are wrong? Who is going to know, or care.
KEA almost 13 years ago
Actually, our sun will not go “super nova” because it isn’t massive enough. On the other hand it will probably become a Red Giant’ whose outer surface will reach beyond the orbit of Earth, so Earth is pretty much doomed. …and it’s based on Stellar Astronomy.
WaitingMan almost 13 years ago
Some scientists believe that we have about 150 billion years before the universe suffers total heat death.
pauljmsn almost 13 years ago
I can understand, though, why some folks say that the world will end in five years or ten years or the end of 2012. You can make more money that way than going with 4,999,999,992 years.
peachyanddanny almost 13 years ago
And non-scientists say the whole magilla is just over 5,000 years old.
JR6019 almost 13 years ago
The end is coming! The end is coming! And there’s still so much I haven’t done! So little time, so much to do!
depglass almost 13 years ago
I’ve often wondered why people spend so much time arguing about something they will never be able to prove.
runar almost 13 years ago
According to Bishop Ussher (the guy who calculated that the world was created on 23 October 4004 BCE), the world ended on 23 October 1996; therefore, we are not here.
steverinoCT almost 13 years ago
I am 49. The world is going to end in, say, 30 years, if I’m lucky.
You may have your own schedule.
stanwal almost 13 years ago
You appear to be laboring under the idea that if you don’t understand something it is unknowable. It is really quite simple, Grasshopper, telescopes are time machines as they look directly into the past and let us see all stages of the evolution of stars at the same time. The sun will never be a Supernova, that would require 3 times its mass; not even a regular nova either. It will gradually expand as it cools and absorb the inner planets in the far future. While “A little learning is a dangerous thing” ; a lot of ignorance is much worse.
monawarner almost 13 years ago
Well, now that everyone here has tried to prove they are smarter than anyone else here, I’d just like to say “SO WHAT?” If you want an education, go get it. If you want heated intellectual discussions, go have them. Me, I’ve been there and done that so now I’m here to read the comics and enjoy the puns made by those who see the humor and comment.
Sherlock Watson almost 13 years ago
The world ends at the letter D.The universe goes on a little longer; it ends at the second E.C is for cookie; that’s good enough for me.