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So you plant your own garden and
decorate your own soul, instead of waiting
for someone to bring you flowers.
—Jorge Luis Borges (via Swanfeather Songs)
(Source: quote-book)
WHAT IF OTHER PLANETS WERE AS CLOSE TO US
AS OUR OWN MOON?Illustrator and author Ron Miller sought to answer the question visually. And - visually - it would be stunning. But …
These visualizations show only what it would look like in the instant before the gravity of those planets caused Earth (and us) some major tectonic difficulty. At least major tectonic difficulty.
All visualizations by Ron Miller @ Black Cat Studios
MARS Diameter 6,792 km | 4,220 miles
VENUS Diameter 12,104 km | 7,521 miles
NEPTUNE Diameter 49,244 km | 30,599 miles
[ via TwistedSifter who got it via io9.com ]
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The Glowing Spider-Worms of New Zealand
For over one hundred years, millions of tourists have flocked to the ancient limestone Waitomo Caves on New Zealand’s North Island, where a stunning species of fungus gnat called Arachnocampa luminosa live.
Unique to New Zealand and Australia, they are found in caves, grottoes, and other sheltered places. Arachnocampa means ‘spider-worm,’ as the gnat is known for the way their larvae hang strong vertical silk threads from their underground habitats. Since the larvae are luminescent, the thousands of tiny threads light up cave ceilings like a starry sky.
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