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SciX Friday - Beginnings and Endings

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“The last ever dolphin message was misinterpreted as a surprisingly sophisticated attempt to do a double-backwards-somersault through a hoop whilst whistling the 'Star Spangled Banner', but in fact the message was this: So long and thanks for all the fish. ” ― Douglas Adams , The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy    Odds, ends and otherwise interesting - busy week Found - Mermaid Source WSET/TV   Girl living with Monkeys in India Daily Mail   Himalayan Glaciers now recognized as 'living persons' PhysOrg   Canada's UFO Report for 2016 is out. Sightings are up. Details Hive lands on her head and not one Bee sting - said she wanted to save them. They knew. UPI   The fish that fell from the sky - into a pool. UPI   In the beginning ... a world in progress http://www.abiogenesisfilm.com http://www.facebook.com/abiogenesisfilm SUBSCRIBE - to The CGBros for more inspiring content! Wendy's Coffeehouse - Upcoming ...

Odds, ends, xtras, UFOs and a Wake-up Coffee Bomb

We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. - T. S. Eliot Odds, Ends, Extras The absolute strongest cup of coffee to bomb you into full frontal caffeine overdrive is here. Black Insomnia #Sleepischeating - 2x as strong as Starbucks Dark Roast, just topped Death Wish for the number 1 spot. Drink responsibly - and carry your medical emergency contact. CNN   Enough said. It came from the Ocean: Ginormous UFO sighted in the gulf of Mexico. Express and the MUFON report on the case.   Magnetic Shield around Mars might help make it  ... habitable.  Popular Mechanics   Will help with those Martian Sweet Potato crops. Live Science   Famous people who have seen UFOs - Telegraph, Dan Aykroyd , Inquisitr , Unplugged on UFOs YouTube  Danny Dyer BBC Documentary YouTube You are now entering a very privileged dimension - dog who talks in human...

Coffee Break - a pinch of Rube Goldberg with a dash of Carl Sagan

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"Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." - *attributed to Carl Sagan Years ago, I interviewed Carl Sagan about his book Pale Blue Dot . That interview, as it turns out, was shortly before he died. I was nervous about my ability to effectively present the subject matter and intimidated because of my enormous respect for the guest. He was gracious and articulate. I have no idea what I asked but I remember I was very curious to know his thoughts on his book: Contact Another quote from Sagan, one that inspires continued exploration of space wonders beyond knowing and (for me) the extraordinary PSI stuff begging further investigation:  "At the heart of science is an essential balance between two seemingly contradictory attitudes—an openness to new ideas, no matter how bizarre or counterintuitive they may be, and the most ruthless skeptical scrutiny of all ideas, old and new. This is how deep truths are winnowed from deep nonsense." - The Demon...