Water-slide!!
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Missing matter
New Scientist: Half the universe’s missing matter has just been finally found
The missing links between galaxies have finally been found. This is the first detection of the roughly half of the normal matter in our universe – protons, neutrons and electrons – unaccounted for by previous observations of stars, galaxies and other bright objects in space.
It had slipped down the back of the sofa, apparently.
Carolyn texts
I don't suppose you fancy going to a circus teacher in our little dance studio on Thursday evening? Juggling, diablo, balance board, stilts, unicycle ..... I'll go with you! x
(I reluctantly declined.)
Vive l’empire!
Things are going to be so much better when we (finally) ditch the so-called ‘EU’ and start dealing with our former colonies:
BBC: Commonwealth Games 2022: Birmingham only bidder for event
Birmingham was the only city to submit a bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games before Saturday's deadline, the Commonwealth Games Federation says. Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Victoria in Canada and a potential Australian entry had been thought to be possible bidders but none came forward.
Cosmological conversation with my dad
Dad: How far away is the sun?
Me: A little over eight light minutes.
Dad: I meant in miles.
Me: Well, light travels at about 186,282.397 miles per second, so the distance to the sun would be a little over 186,282.397 × 60 × 8 miles.
Dad: I don’t think I’ve ever told you this before, but… Piss off!
What I did on my holidays
Hey, Brian!
FOR SALE. Postcard of Fred Dinenage. Would suit someone called Brian who needs some luck. pic.twitter.com/PPfi1JXCT7
— Marcus Payne (@nowtro) August 22, 2017
