@GatorFan

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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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Show threadGatorFanApr 9, 2024
@gigglepop Dear Giggles, HI. I'm GatorFan sister. I am so sorry to have to relay this news to you, but she passes away last Tuesday, April 3rd. Her funeral is tomorrow, the 10th. I am just beginning to go through her phone . I am so sorry. If you would like her obituary link, let me know and I will be glad to send it to you.
GatorFanMar 14, 2024
Robert McNeesMar 14, 2024

Happy π day! Here’s a color-coded representation of the first 10,000 digits.

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

GatorFanMar 12, 2024
Atlas ObscuraMar 12, 2024
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
GatorFanMar 11, 2024
(moving) APODMar 11, 2024

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.

GatorFanMar 10, 2024
Open Culture (Official)Mar 9, 2024

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

https://www.openculture.com/2024/03/the-getty-makes-nearly-88000-art-images-free-to-use-however-you-like.html

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
GatorFanMar 10, 2024
Claudia ZahnMar 9, 2024
Amazing Natural java moss agate From Indonesia.
Photo Copyright ©️ @javarockin
By #GeologyWonders
#Geology #GeologyPage #Nature #minerals #crystals #gems #Nature #NatureLovers #NaturePhotography #Photographer
GatorFanMar 9, 2024
NASAMar 9, 2024
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.

Show threadGatorFanMar 9, 2024
@gigglepop You're quite welcome!
GatorFanMar 8, 2024
The Kid Should See This 🌈🪐✨Mar 8, 2024

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
Show threadGatorFanMar 8, 2024
@gigglepop No, you're not over-sensitive. You needed help, and you shouldn't feel guilty about it