Yo-Yo: From Playground Craze to Outer Space and Language
Yo-Yo history, from Pedro Flores and Duncan Toys to the 1980s comeback, NASA space flights, and how the toy became part of everyday language.
Tag: NASA
Artemis II Buzz Fades but the Moon Still Stuns Us
Artemis II hype fades fast, but the Moon remains wild. Explore 50 strange lunar facts, from moonquakes to lost Apollo 11 tapes and eerie space mysteries.
Nutella Jar Floats Into Fame on Artemis II Mission
Nutella becomes an unexpected star during Artemis II as a floating hazelnut jar goes viral, sparking curiosity about its sugary recipe and Italian roots.
Tang, NASA, and Artemis II: A Space Drink Legacy
Tang and NASA share a surprising history, from John Glenn to Artemis II, revealing how a simple powdered drink became part of space travel lore.
Pet Rocks: From 1970s Fad to Interplanetary Travelers
From a 1970s marketing gimmick to a viral sensation, Pet Rock made millions—now it’s even hitched a ride on Mars! Discover its wild legacy and cultural impact.
Eau de Space: A Space Scent Oddity
Eau de Space was developed to replicate the unique scent of space, based on the experiences of astronauts. All you need is a spritz, no space helmet is required!
NASA’s X-59 supersonic aircraft looks like Jonny Quest’s supersonic jet
I couldn't help but observe the striking resemblance between the X-59 and Jonny Quest's SST Dragonfly from the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon. Is it purely coincidental that the project is dubbed the "Quesst" mission?
US Postal Service Releases Set of Sun Science Stamps
The USPS celebrates the most important heavenly body in the sky. The sun. The postal service uses images from NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory to illustrate different solar phenomena.
NASA Dawn Nearing Texas-Sized Planet Ceres
NASA probe Dawn, will get a closer look at the mysterious dwarf planet Ceres in the asteroid belt. The tiny planet lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Not much is known about this miniscule orb that is about the size of Texas. Ceres was the first asteroid to be discovered, on January 1, […]
Three Years of Sun in Three Minutes
I marvel at the sun, there is still so much we do not known about this giant ball of fire. Here is a three minute clip of the sun in the span of three years. The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is almost perfectly spherical and consists of […]
Mohawk Guy on Mars
The launch of the Mars Rover seemed liked a nerd fest at Comic-Con. Men are indeed from Mars. Bobak Ferdowsi the Mohawk Guy brought more life to the whole process. Maybe they should call this, Mars-Con. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d […]
Mickey Mouse on Mercury
NASA’s Messenger probe found the image of Mickey Mouse on Mercury. It would be ideal if they found it on Pluto. Then again Pluto is no longer a planet. Walt Disney has dibs on Mercury. Tony M.If this article made you think, brought back a memory, or made you see something differently, I’d love to […]