Massive sun storm reaches Earth (Video)

The strongest sun storm in six years has reached Earth early Thursday, endangering the operations of satellites, power grids and navigation systems.

The storm was unleashed by two massive solar flares earlier this week, rated X, the strongest type on scientists’ scales. The flares hurled a wave of solar plasma and charged particles into space.

As a result of the solar tempest the Northern Lights may be visible at lower latitudes than usual. The beautiful atmospheric phenomenon is caused by the collision of charged particles with our planet’s magnetic field.

However, the consequences of the storm are not limited to spectacular sky shows only. The severe space weather may interfere with satellite communication, affecting phone connections and navigation.

The cloud of charged particles launched a geomagnetic storm in the Earth’s protective magnetic field, which keeps radiation out. Although the storm cannot destroy the field, it can severely shake it, potentially affecting power grids.

As a precaution, power grid operators have been alerted and airlines are rerouting flights away from normal polar routes, said NOAA space weather scientist Joseph Kunches.

He also said that the effects of the storm will last for about 24 hours, ending Friday.

Since the beginning of this year, Earth has already been battered by a strong solar storm, but scientists say the current tempest is stronger than the one that happened in January.

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The Cars James Bond Drove

The Cars James Bond drove are nearly as famous as Agent 007 himself. While the Sunbeam Alpine from the first film is not as well-known, the Aston Martin DB5 owes a lot of its cachet to the man from MI6, as does the BMW Z3 that debuted in the Bond films of the 1990s. When Sean Connery first donned James Bond’s tuxedo, elaborate gadgetry and sexy cars were not yet the order of the day. Case in point: his first car was a Sunbeam Alpine convertible with not one single alteration from Q’s lab. Bond’s driving skills are on display in the Alpine, however, when he drives under a construction crane and causes his pursuers to fly off a cliff. James Bond’s cars have included the Aston Martin DB5, DB7. V8 Vantage, V12 Vanquish; the Lotus Esprit; the BMW Z3, BMW 750iL and the BMW Z8.

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Dog Playing Piano and Singing (Video)

The video below features a Finnish dog named Petu singing a mournful sounding tune, while slamming on the piano. This dog has some musical talent. Well, maybe not from a human standpoint, but definitely from a dog’s. Come on, he’s a dog!

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Top 5 Worlds Best Winter Vacation

Top 5 Worlds Best Winter Vacation | Are you looking for the best holiday deals for your winter vacation? Millions of people think about going for a family trip during the winters and therefore you should start looking for the best destinations that can help you to make the most of the quality time that you have with your family.

1. Bulgaria, Europe

 

 If you are planning a visit to Europe you can go for Bulgaria which is certainly one of the best winter destinations in the world. It is one of the oldest countries in the Europe and therefore you will find some really good attractions and cultural events that happen during the winter festival. If you love skiing you will find some affordable ski destinations and locations here. As per the latest tourism information, Bulgaria gets more travelers across the globe in winter.

2. Morocco, Africa

There are many people who hate the cold chilly weather where everything is snow white and therefore they want to escape it. If you are thinking about escaping the cold temperature then you can rush to Morocco in Africa where it is summer time and you can enjoy some really warm climate this Christmas. Since there are more travelers here during the winter time you will find that there are more people celebrating their winter holidays in warm style and there are many shops where you can go shopping.

3. Arahova, Greece

If you love the snow clad mountains and some nice landscape then you can head to Southern Greece. Arahova is a nice winter destination which looks quiet throughout the year but during the winter you will find people flocking in from different parts of Europe and Asia and therefore this place has cosmopolitan crowd during the festival season. You can always book some really good resorts here that will take care of your accommodation.

4. Whistler, Canada

There are many people who love to go for adventure even when the temperature is dropping outside. If you are one of those then you should head to Whistler Blackcomb in Canada which is a great place for all those who want to ski and enjoy snowboarding. Many people from USA and Canada come here to enjoy some really cool resorts here that are affordable and elegant.

5. Bali, Indonesia

If you don’t have the budget but if you still want to enjoy your winter holidays in style then you can take off for Bali in Indonesia. The climate here is gentle and not bone-chilling cold. Hence, you can always enjoy the temperature and even go for some beaches and other water sport activities.

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10 Unpleasant Creatures Made Lovable By Cartoons

Is there anything more gross than a cockroach? Is there anything more reviled than a rat? There are lots of creatures out there that we’d want to stay as far away from as possible. But the truth is that some of these animals aren’t quite as terrible as we make them out to be and have overly bad reputations that are perhaps undeserved. Here are some animated movies and shows that make us throw the “ice” factor out the window and enjoy creatures that normally freak us out for what they actually are: cuter than puppies.

   

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Top 10 Unusual Ancient Weapons

Mankind always has, and always will, fight wars. And in order to fight said wars, man needed weapons. Using whatever skills and resources they had, man built tools that would slash, smash, pierce and tear their enemies. Every nation had weapons that made their armies unique. Today when we talk about ancient weapons we immediately think swords, spears, bows and axes. But I find interest in weapons that strike me as out of the norm. This list is an assortment of weapons that have designs, backgrounds or usages that I find rather out of the ordinary. If you feel like anything is excluded or missing from the list, remember there exists a comment section for you to do with as you will!

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City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia

The City of Arts and Sciences is an ensemble of five areas in the dry river bed of the now diverted River Turia in Valencia, Spain. Designed by Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava and started in July 1996, it is an impressive example of modern architecture. The “city” is made up of the following, usually known by their Valencian names: El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía — Opera house and performing arts centre; L’Hemisfèric — Imax Cinema, Planetarium and Laserium; L’Umbracle — Walkway / Garden; El Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe — Science museum; L’Oceanogràfic — Open-air oceanographic park. Surrounded by attractive streams and pools of water, it and the surrounding areas of the “city” are typically used as a relaxing place to walk day or night, with an open air bar outside El Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe during the evening. Take a look. Enjoy.

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