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“A fascinatingly disturbing thought” ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson

“A fascinatingly disturbing thought” ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s disturbing thought: That there is about a one percent difference between human DNA and the DNA of our nearest genetic relatives the chimpanzee. You could say that whatever it is that makes us human is somehow contained in that one percent difference. Think of what those differences are: simple tools vs. rockets, …

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REAL Stephen Colbert interviews Neil deGrasse Tyson ~ Montclair Kimberley Academy

REAL Stephen Colbert interviews Neil deGrasse Tyson ~ Montclair Kimberley Academy

Stephen Colbert (out of character, as himself) interviews astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson at the prep school MontClair Kimberley Academy. The topics are far ranging, but orbit around science, culture, truth, and Tyson’s enthusiasm for learning–all wrapped in good, biting humor and mutual respect. Stephen Colbert Interviews Neil deGrasse Tyson at Montclair Kimberley Academy – 2010-Jan-29 …

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Neil deGrasse Tyson ~ We Stopped Dreaming

Neil deGrasse Tyson ~ We Stopped Dreaming

This collection of Neil deGrasse Tyson clips (assembled by Scrunchthethird on YouTube) are inspiring. I’m old enough to remember when we landed on the moon and the excitement that generated in me as a child. It was a great way to grow scientists. It was a great way to keep us dreaming. We’ve lost our …

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How to Smash Glass Bottles Bare-Handed

How to Smash Glass Bottles Bare-Handed

The secret is to fill the bottle with non-carbonated liquid (water) AND leave some space at the top for air. Than slam your hand over the top (as in the video). If you do it right, the compression of the air will create enough pressure to break the bottom of the glass bottle. This guy (William …

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