"Astronauts on the International Space Station captured a series of incredible star trail images on Oct. 3, 2016, as they orbited at 17,500 miles per hour. The station orbits the Earth every 90 minutes, and astronauts aboard see an average of 16 sunrises and sunsets every 24 hours." Image via Nasa.gov
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Planning a career in medicine? The Diagnosis column in The New York Times can give you a glimpse into solving some medical mysteries. Every month, Dr. Lisa Sanders, presents cases that have been very difficult to solve. A great column to check out for any future doctors or nurses! It seemed like everyone watched Stranger Things this summer, but now we have to wait until 2017 for season 2! Luckily for us, the YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association) blog recently posted 18 books to read if you liked Stranger Things. I wonder if there's any characters like Barb... Here's why 18-year-old Ann Makosinski doesn't have a smart phone. Her reasons may surprise you! This article is from a few years ago, but advice from grandparents never goes out of style! Like reading? Love dogs? The Instagram account @dogbookclub is probably for you!
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Not sure what to read next? Click the image above to check out Epic Read's book recommendations based on your favorite Instagram filter. Not quite sure how they came up with these titles, but it's a fun way to pick your next book! I find myself using the Clarendon filter A LOT, so it looks like I'll be reading Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake next. It must be fate since we just ordered that book this week!
Image via The Atlantic: Baby pandas in China. Someone did NOT want to have their picture taken. Here's 5 websites to check out this weekend: Growing up, Roald Dahl was one of my favorite authors. He wrote in a style all his own, and in doing so created words that make total sense if you've ever read Matilda, or The Witches, or James and the Giant Peach. Here's 50 Amazing Words Roald Dahl Made Up that are sure to take you right back to The BFG. Shoutout to Mrs. Kocan for sending me this article! "This is an ongoing attempt at an algorithmically-generated, readability-adjusted scatter-plot of the musical genre-space, based on data tracked and analyzed for 1496 genres by Spotify. The calibration is fuzzy, but in general down is more organic, up is more mechanical and electric; left is denser and more atmospheric, right is spikier and bouncier." Um, what? Basically, it's Every Noise at Once and it's amazing. Take a look at these drawings by artist Howard Lee and try to spot the fake. His work is so realistic and he uses Instagram to show the big reveal with a glimpse into how each drawing was created. Not sure when to use who and whom? Check out this grammar tip from the Elon University blog. Feeling stressed? Many people say this GIF will help you relax if you sync your breathing to the expanding shape. Try it out - it may come in handy before a test! Finished with a book you absolutely loved and looking for something else to read? Bookseer.com can help! If you type in the title and author of a book you like, it'll generate a list with similar style fiction and non-fiction. Give it a try!
Image via HuffPost Travel: Aurora Borealis at the Arctic Circle Here's a list of 5 websites to check out this weekend:
If you were ever curious as to what kids around the world wear to school, now you know! It's interesting to see what factors influence their dress codes based on their location. Also I love Australia's blue hats! Here are 6 Addictive YA Historical Novels to check out. Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres especially when it's done really well. I love how reading can transport you to a different time and you feel like you're actually there. Reading any of the books on this list is sure to have that effect on you. Ever wonder how many people are in space at any given time? Me either! However, there's a website that will tell you who's in space and provide mission details like how long they'll be up there. There are also astronaut profiles that tell you everything from their nationality to space flight experience. This Pittsburgh librarian is probably the biggest Harry Potter Fan and coolest mom ever. And finally, "30 Dr. Seuss Quotes to Live By." You can't go wrong with "Be awesome! Be a book nut!" Publishing company Simon & Schuster has launched a young adult literature website called Riveted. With the tagline "YA Fiction is Our Addiction," the site will include everything from live book chats, quizzes and polls, DIY videos, and exclusive content from various authors. When you visit Riveted you also have the opportunity to download free books to your computer, phone, or tablet. Check it out by clicking the image above!
Earth Science Photo of the Day: Heart-shaped opening of a Lake Michigan Ice Cave Here's a list of 5 websites to check out this weekend: If you're not into celebrating this February 14th, here's a list of 16 Books To Read If You Hate Valentine's Day. Some of them are so so good! Interested in learning about what was going on in the world the year you were born? This site tells you everything from popular movies and TV shows to the political climate of the time. Lakes and Oceans. A sketch of their depths and records of some of the deepest sea explorations. Witty Animal Illustrations, like this one: And finally, this article from Book Riot has all the tips you need for your own Library Scavenger Hunt. The author gives you 5 ways to read something new including checking out the oversized books and searching for a book that's practically falling apart (for a good reason!)
Find out what Dewey Decimal classification you'd have based on your name, favorite number, and date of birth. The generator will give you a result that tells you about your personality. Click the image below to see if it's accurate!
About a month ago, the New York Public Library released around 180,000 images for the public to view. Housed in their digital collections archive, these images provide a wonderful glimpse into the past. One of their collections is titled Holiday Postcards. Just in time for February 14th, the subcategory Valentine's Day is home to 89 different postcards, some created as far back as over 100 years ago! The one above is from 1902. Check out the NYPL Digital Collections and the Valentine's Day postcards.
Source: flavorwire.com National Geographic Photo of the Day: "Reverent Light" - a scene from a temple in Myanmar Here's a list of 5 websites to check out this weekend: The 10 Most Colorful Places in the U.S. Hard to believe Pittsburgh didn't make the cut. Speaking of beautiful colors, check out Omo, the rare white giraffe spotted in Tanzania! Forbes has almost all of this year's Super Bowl ads up on its site. They'll keep adding them as they get released over the next few days and during the game. You can watch them here and vote for your favorite commercial. 25 Things You Didn't Know About Antarctica. No polar bears? I'll pass. No list is complete without a round up of the world's most beautiful libraries. You can check out all 62 of them in this Mental Floss post.
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