The biggest meteor showers of the year are usually the Perseids and Geminids. But this October, a new moon gives the Orionids a true chance to shine, with meteors from Halley's comet itself

https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/shooting-stars-halleys-comet/?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark

#stem #science #space #astrophysics #cool

How to see shooting stars from Halley's comet this October

The Orionids meteor shower peaks October 20th/21st here in 2025, coinciding with a new Moon. See the brightest shooting stars of the year!

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Jest delivered my Amy Winehouse portrait to its new owner.

It's never going to not be cool seeing how people react to their art when they see it for the first time.

#Art #Painting #OilPainting #Cool

It's no surprise that the Florida Panthers are first, it's a little bit of a surprise that the Oilers aren't second - it's the NHL Power Rankings for week 1

https://www.dailyfaceoff.com/news/nhl-power-rankings-florida-panthers-start-strong-barkov-tkachuk-injuries-canadiens-leafs-bruins-ducks?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark

#sports #hockey #NHL #cool

NHL power rankings: Panthers start season on top again despite Barkov, Tkachuk injuries

Boston, Montreal and Anaheim surprise early on, Toronto, Tampa Bay and Winnipeg underwhelm, and the Blackhawks pick up where they left off at the bottom.

Daily Faceoff

It's that time of year, time for Broken Peach to release a Halloween video - this year it's "Enter Sandman"

https://youtu.be/MI8q_bJe4iE

#fandom #music #Halloween #cool

Broken Peach - Enter Sandman (Halloween Special)

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I don't know if anyone else likes watching young talented musicians, but here's The Graystones, live, yesterday. Looking at the channel it appears that these "kids" put on an almost 2 hour total show

https://youtu.be/6ufnaggeLJA

#entertainment #music #rock #cool

The Graystones LIVE: First Set (1/3), 10-11-25

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Chinese Irish Spice Bags Take the World

The freewheeling meal of spicy fried chicken and fries has spread abroad as Irish culture and food have become popular online.

Eater

"Cool-ass piece of art" in New Orleans backyard actually long-lost 1900-year-old grave marker of Roman sailor Sextus Congenius Verus

https://apnews.com/article/new-orleans-roman-tablet-grave-0c68880b8f78fd2df546840b33d91cf3?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark

#archaeology #history #cool #NewOrleans #Italy

1,900-year-old Roman marker found in New Orleans yard

A family cleaning their backyard in New Orleans discovered an unusual marble tablet with some characters in Latin. Daniella Santoro turned to an archaeologist friend for help. It turns out to be a grave marker for a 42-year-old Roman sailor named Sextus Congenius Verus, who died 1,900 years ago. The tablet had been held at a museum in the seaside town of Civitavecchia that was destroyed during World War II. That's where the grandfather of the home's previous owner was stationed, and fell in love. The couple apparently brought the tablet from Italy after the war. Now the FBI is in talks with Italian authorities to repatriate the tablet.

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Savannah Bananas joined by 5 barnstorming teams in 2026

The Savannah Bananas remain the nameplate for the barnstorming style of rollicking entertainment founded by Jessie Cole. Cole has unveiled plans for more growth of Banana Ball. Cole says the Savannah Bananas will be joined by five teams in a new league in 2026 that has scheduled appearances in 45 states. Cole says Banana Ball drew 2.2 million fans this year. He hopes that number grows to 3.3 million in 2026. Banana Ball will be played in 14 major league parks and two NFL sites — the Superdome in New Orleans and Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots.

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The Most Stunning and Interesting Cosplay of NYCC, Day 1

The cosplay is on full display in the Big Apple and here are some of our favorites from day one of NYCC 2025.

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