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the-science-llama: If Earth Had Rings First off, they would be...

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:30:20 -0400

Guatamala

Washington, DC

Quito, Ecuador

Polynesia The Earth's Shadow appears on the Rings at night

Arctic Circle The Rings are barely visible

the-science-llama:

If Earth Had Rings

First off, they would be really pretty to look at. They would also dominate the sky in both night and day at exactly the same place as they would never rise nor set. And at night you would see the Earth’s shadow swing across the rings, like in the 4th photo here.

However, life would be very different on Earth if this were the case. Nocturnal animals would have a hard time being nocturnal, as the light reflecting from the rings would illuminate the night.

Because we are closer to the Sun than Saturn is, the rings would be more rocky than ice, making them less bright but still pretty bright. In fact, you would see far less stars at night (living anywhere other than the equator or the arctic circle) because of the light pollution and not to mention ruin most meteor showers because of that.

During the day the rings would block sunlight in certain regions of the planet creating wild weather cycles and effecting plant life as well. So basically, they would be definitely pretty to look at but they would also make a whole lot of things screwy.

Illustrations by Ron Miller // io9
— Click the photos for captions

I really like this. This would be incredible. Good night. #BeWell #Grateful

reaill: thank u This is exactly what I needed to smile.

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:47:23 -0400

reaill:

thank u

This is exactly what I needed to smile.

woodendreams: (by Tim Gallivan) Rough day. I’ll just...

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:59:36 -0400

woodendreams:

(by Tim Gallivan)

Rough day. I’ll just pretend i’m sitting here, looking out in this lovely picture. Maybe I can be here in my dreams. Good night. #BeWell #Grateful

woodendreams: (by alan howe) Pillows, soft music, and dreams...

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:48:01 -0400

woodendreams:

(by alan howe)

Pillows, soft music, and dreams of morning coffee. Sounds good to me. Good night. #BeWell

woodendreams: (by Mengzhonghua) After a good day, I relax my...

Sun, 05 May 2013 01:16:01 -0400

woodendreams:

(by Mengzhonghua)

After a good day, I relax my mind and try to relax. Tonight, this is where I hope to visit in my dreams. If I can sleep that is. Back in a few hours. #BeWell

americasgreatoutdoors: Lets start the week off right with a...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:14:43 -0400

americasgreatoutdoors:

Lets start the week off right with a gorgeous sunrise photo at Tipsoo Pond in Mt. Rainier National Park, Washington.

Photo: Bob Kim

Off to rest and dream of this. (I hope) The escape is much needed. :) Good night. #BeWell

woodendreams: (by Protik Hossain) I could look at this all...

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:45:16 -0400

woodendreams:

(by Protik Hossain)

I could look at this all day. Truly peaceful. #Namaste

woodendreams: (by J-W v. E.) The serenity I need. Here’s...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:30:54 -0400

woodendreams:

(by J-W v. E.)

The serenity I need. Here’s to good dreams. Good night. #BeWell

• LOL at @twhiddleston!

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 11:56:05 -0400

• LOL at @twhiddleston!

Having coffee and I see this. Instant smile.

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:03:57 -0400

Having coffee and I see this. Instant smile.

If you can correctly pronounce every word in this poem, you will be speaking English better than 90% of the native English speakers in the world. After trying the verses, a Frenchman said he'd prefer six months of hard labour to reading six lines aloud. Try them yourself.

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:42:22 -0400

consulting-moose-captain:

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THIS MADE ME SO ANGRY

wow that was fun

WELL THAT WAS JUST INFURIATING

What the hell did I just read?! More importantly, I read it!

This is pretty much me a few seconds ago. Just, not as fluffy a...

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:07:52 -0400

This is pretty much me a few seconds ago. Just, not as fluffy a landing. Going to bed feeling grateful and joyous for such a nice day. Good night.

#BeWell

Fight Club trivia: When Lou sees the Fight Club members in the...

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:34:30 -0400

Fight Club trivia: When Lou sees the Fight Club members in the basement of his restaurant, Lou punches Tyler in the stomach. When Tyler gets punched, you can see the Narrator double over slightly as if he too was punched in the stomach. A few shots later, Lou kicks Tyler in the face while he is kneeling, and in the background we see the Narrator’s head go back at the moment of impact.

This is great. As many times as i’ve seen this it didn’t click. How could I be so unaware?!!

theartofanimation: Français MidiDix The hidden heart really...

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:09:37 -0400

theartofanimation:

Français MidiDix

The hidden heart really completes this

I happened upon this and wanted to share. Good night all. :)

#BeWell

We know who our friends are when life takes an unexpected turn....

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 02:49:55 -0400

We know who our friends are when life takes an unexpected turn. I know, tonight, I am grateful. Good night. #BeWell

nawsk: I noticed this a while back. The resemblance between a...

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:29:00 -0400

nawsk:

I noticed this a while back. The resemblance between a brain cell and the universe itself is uncanny. Makes one think if the universe is merely a brain cell of another being.

I’ve been fascinated by this for a while. Food for thought before heading out. Good night. :) #BeWell

woodendreams: (by ildikoneer) Hoping for a walk down this...

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:34:07 -0400

woodendreams:

(by ildikoneer)

Hoping for a walk down this road in my dreams. Good night. #BeWell

woodendreams: (by Christian Klepp) While I do work, I am...

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:03:43 -0400

woodendreams:

(by Christian Klepp)

While I do work, I am mentally here. So lovely.

thefrogman: [video] [h/t: tastefullyoffensive] Sometimes, we...

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:51:13 -0400

thefrogman:

[video] [h/t: tastefullyoffensive]

Sometimes, we have no idea exactly where we are headed. That’s a part of life. But any fwd. momentum is better than standing still. #BeWell

• Maybe i’m nuts but I want these.

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 17:26:42 -0400

• Maybe i’m nuts but I want these.