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#Florida born and bred traditional geek (e.g., #math , #science , #history , #geography , #socialsciences , #languages , etc.). I'm also a writer, reader, and #nature lover. Also have many interests that can't be included in my bio due to character limits
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Happy π day! Here’s a color-coded representation of the first 10,000 digits.

Read it left-to-right, top-to-bottom. #PiDay

In the 18th century, the English astronomer created a new appreciation for these celestial events.#countdowntotheeclipse2024 #moon #sun #science #features #eclipse #maps #history #astronomy #section-Articles
Eclipse Maps Entered a Golden Age Thanks to Edmond Halley
Eclipse Maps Entered a Golden Age Thanks to Edmond Halley

In the 18th century, the English astronomer created a new appreciation for these celestial events.

Atlas Obscura

A Full Plankton Moon

Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek / Institute of Physics in Opava

https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240311.html #APOD

APOD: 2024 March 11 – A Full Plankton Moon

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.

The Getty Makes Nearly 88,000 Art Images Free to Use However You Like

Since the J. Paul Getty Museum launched its Open Content program back in 2013, we've been featuring their efforts to make their vast collection of cultural artifacts freely accessible online.

Open Culture
Amazing Natural java moss agate From Indonesia.
Photo Copyright ©️ @javarockin
By #GeologyWonders
#Geology #GeologyPage #Nature #minerals #crystals #gems #Nature #NatureLovers #NaturePhotography #Photographer
Comet Pons-Brooks in Northern Spring https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240309.html #APOD
APOD: 2024 March 9 - Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks in Northern Spring

A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day, along with a brief explanation.

It's International Women’s Day – a celebration of the historical, cultural, and political achievements of #women around the world. 👩👩🏻👩🏼👩🏽👩🏾👩🏿

Here's a favorite #video from our archives: The historic March 1913 women’s suffrage march on Washington D.C.

👉 Learn more: https://thekidshouldseethis.com/post/1913-womens-suffrage-march-on-washington-dc

#history #usa #culture #government #history #UnitedStates #vote

The historic 1913 women’s suffrage march on Washington D.C.

On March 3, 1913, after months of strategic planning and controversy, thousands of women gathered in Washington D.C. for the Women’s Suffrage Parade—the

The Kid Should See This

Halley's Comet won't reappear until 2061, but Pons-Brooks is a similar big, long-period comet putting -- and it's putting on a show *right now*.

You'll need good binoculars, but oh is it pretty. Photo taken on Monday by Michael Jäger.

https://theskylive.com/12p-info
#astronomy #space #science #comet #photography

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks | TheSkyLive

Complete observing guide and realtime information about Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks for astronomy and science enthusiasts at all levels.

#Montana is a rockhounder's paradise, famous for its sapphire mines. Montana offers several notable locations for those interested in digging for gems and crystals. Here are some popular pay-to-dig locations where you can try your luck unearthing your gems: Read more here:

https://www.geologyin.com/2024/03/montana-rockhounding-spots-for-gem-mining.html?fbclid=IwAR2SY7WpkeKiXmqXP9NPYDjqnabPwFRc43iq_9MTlaEn-aaJQMGC_QCCSkU

By #GeologyWonders
#Geology #GeologyPage #Nature #minerals #crystals #gems #Nature #NatureLovers #NaturePhotography #Photographer

Montana Rockhounding: Spots For Gemstones Mining in Montana

Montana is a rockhounder's paradise, famous for its sapphire mines. Montana offers several notable locations for those interested in digging...

Geology In

In 1939, the Dongs, a Chinese American family, could not find a house to rent in Coronado, Calif., because of racially restrictive housing laws. Emma and Gus Thompson, a Black couple, allowed the family to rent and later buy their home. Now, the Dongs have sold that house, and are donating $5 million to Black college students. They are also working to have San Diego State University's Black Resource Center named after Emma and Gus, who was born into slavery in Kentucky. Here's more from NBC News.

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#History #Culture #BlackHistory #AAPIHistory #BlackMastodon @blackmastodon @histodons #California

Black couple rented to a Chinese American family when nobody would. Now, they're donating $5M to Black community. 

The Thompsons, a Black couple, rented to the Dongs, a Chinese American family, 85 years ago when nobody else would. Now, the Dongs are donating $5 million to Black college students because they say the Thompsons helped them get a toehold in U.S. society.

NBC News