The Scale of the Universe

Screenshot of interactive web app.

The Scale of the Universe 2

The Universe is larger than you (or I) can possibly imagine. This flash web app will give you an inkling of a clue how your own assumptions are flawed. Not only does this interactive app go to the furthest reaches, it also goes all the way down to the smallest. Come take the plunge. (the water's fine). 

The most honest three and a half minutes of television, EVER...

---

Beginning scene of the new HBO series The Newsroom explaining why America's Not the Greatest Country Any Longer... But It Can Be.

Although one could argue some of his points, methinks he pretty much hit it on the head.

Texas Country Drive

Turned out pretty good. The video stabilizer works like a charm.

LakeMilkyway

Behold the wonder of the Universe

Cheshire Cat Moon

Robert Reich: The REAL Public Nuisance

Sometimes I feel alone in the world like I'm stuck in a nightmare unable to wake up and the dream keeps getting worse. Folks, this video from Robert Reich epitomizes my feelings. Maybe I am in Hell and don't realize it. It would explain a lot.

---

Sizes of the Universe Poster

Source: Number Sleuth