#approaching Earth

[internationalasteroidday]

A warning for a monstrous asteroid that is expected to rocket past Earth on Wednesday.

NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory has issued a warning for a monstrous asteroid that is expected to rocket past Earth on Wednesday.

[majunju]

wao.... sunday

[rodspurethoughts]

C/2023 P1 (Nishimura) Comet: A Spectacular Celestial Visitor

Get ready for a celestial treat! The C/2023 P1 (Nishimura) comet is approaching Earth, promising a dazzling display in the night sky. ✨ #comet #astronomy

Image Credit: Starwalk, Vito Technologies, INC Exciting news for astronomy enthusiasts! On August 11, Japanese amateur astronomer Hideo Nishimura made a remarkable discovery—a bright object near the Sun that turned out to be a brand-new comet. Officially named C/2023 P1 (Nishimura) by the Minor Planet Center on August 15, this comet has been gradually brightening and captivating stargazers…

[demaparbat-hp]

Golden Boy (and Silver Girl) for the Kintsugi AU.

[piowasthere]

oh no he angy

[chaoticallyfluffy]

Ok consider:

A new hero emerges and the Justice League watches him for a while who make sure he’s not a threat. They see this giant clumsy man who moves like he’s not used to his body, smiles goofily every time he saves someone, and is clearly inexperienced with his powers and they’re all just like. Ah. This is a child.

Except they don’t think he’s a ten year old or however old Billy is at the time, no no. Clearly this hero came into existence shortly before his first appearance, just a few months ago. They don’t know how or why but It’s not the weirdest thing they’ve seen so it’s pretty easy to believe.

But they can’t just leave this toddler with the powers of a god to stumble around and potentially hurt someone by accident, nor go down the wrong path and become a villain. So of course they decide to ‘subtly’ guide him without alerting him to the fact they’re onto him.

They introduce themselves but instead of inviting him to the league they pop by every once in a while to ‘subtly’ teach him about responsibility and power, but also about love and humanity. They try to teach him to enjoy life and that he doesn’t have to act like an adult around them, instead encouraging him to enjoy his childhood even if it’s not an ordinary one.

(Too bad the Justice League suck at subtlety.)

Billy is certain they somehow found out he’s a kid before they even met him, probably because of Batman’s freaky know-it-all powers, but he isn’t very worried as they seem nice and don’t treat him like he’s dumb or fragile. They respect him as a hero despite his age so he lets himself act like a kid around them after a while.

When he gets comfortable enough to detransform Billy thinks that’s his identity reveal. The league thinks that he magicked himself a body that’s more of a representation of his true self and fits his developmental age better, possibly as a way to blend in with humans and experience what it’s like to be a normal child. Good for him!

Basically Billy gets a bunch of super powered parents and the Justice League get a newborn man that they think they’re raising from scratch lol

[ahopefulbromantic]

Broke: pork is forbidden by the Law because of the symbolism related to the cultural significance of pigs in the time and place and society ancient Israelites lived in

Woke: pork is forbidden by the Law because the pigs in that region were sick with a contagious disease and Israelites didn't know about microbes back then so God had to save them somehow

Bespoke: pork is forbidden by the Law because Jesus as a human didn't like the taste of pork so His Father who loved Him very much made sure He will never have to taste it ever

[swiggity-swexual-i-am-asexual]

DPxDC Prompt

Thinking back on it, Danny probably should have been more wary of being given the title ‘Ender Of Timelines’.

[dutchwinter]

hey anthony green fans i think we should all be aware of this video ive just found. yes thats anthony in the make up and short shorts with whore written on his chest and belt around his neck. yeah

[mixelation]

wtf does earth is space australia even mean

"earth is space australia" is a type of scifi trope originating from tumblr in which earth, and sometimes humans specifically, are especially dangerous (or, in less edgy versions, just weird/unique) compared to other planets and alien species. there's often a fixation on extreme climates, "dangerous" animal and plant life, or quirks of human culture. my impression is that the trope/concept was popularized as backlash to the common scifi depiction of humans being the boring normies of the universe. the term "space australia" comes from the non-australian perception that australian wildlife is extra dangerous compared to the rest of the world. (it's..... australia has some very cool native wildlife due to islands allowing for unique evolutionary trajectories, but characterizing it as "more dangerous" with zero follow-up nuance is disingenuous at best.) you can also see it called "earth is a deathworld" or "humans are space orcs"

there's a fanlore page if you want to know more. it really started as a bunch of tumblr posts and i don't think the trope has permeated into popular media yet, but you can find some short stories and vignettes on tumblr and reddit, and there's an AO3 tag

[morninkim]

woman who wonders about many a thing

[eddis-not-eeddis]

One of the most beautiful things about being a Christian is the fact that I can take my sorrows, my worries, my pain, my joys, my desires, my hope--all of it!--directly to God. And he cares about it. Even when it's small and personal, and even when it's so big I can't deal with it myself. I can take all of it to him, and I know he will take care of it.

[shittyutmv]

Happy halloween

so close! it's chris pratt

[tuituipupu]

well i cried heavily and my eyeliner didn't budge so that's a slay at least

[earthymama95]

Herbalism 101

Digestive Health:

- Peppermint: Soothes digestive issues, nausea, and indigestion

- Chamomile: Calms digestive system, reduces inflammation

- Ginger: Relieves nausea, bloating, and digestive discomfort

- Turmeric: Reduces inflammation, aids digestion

- Dandelion: Supports liver and kidney function

Skin and Beauty:

- Aloe vera: Soothes skin irritations, hydrates

- Calendula: Anti-inflammatory, promotes wound healing

- Lavender: Calms skin, reduces acne and inflammation

- Rosehip: Hydrates, regenerates skin cells

- Green tea: Antioxidant, reduces signs of aging

Makeup and Cosmetics:

- Beetroot: Natural blush, lip stain

- Turmeric: Natural face mask, skin brightener

- Coconut oil: Moisturizer, makeup remover

- Shea butter: Hydrates, nourishes skin

- Rose petals: Natural perfume, skin toner

Stress and Relaxation:

- Ashwagandha: Reduces stress, anxiety

- Valerian root: Promotes relaxation, sleep

- Passionflower: Calms anxiety, insomnia

- Lemon balm: Soothes stress, promotes relaxation

- Bergamot: Reduces anxiety, uplifts mood

Immune System:

- Echinacea: Boosts immunity, fights infection

- Garlic: Antibacterial, antiviral properties

- Elderberry: Supports immune system, reduces inflammation

- Yarrow: Stimulates immune system, wound healing

- Licorice root: Soothes throat, supports immunity

Pain Relief:

- Willow bark: Natural pain reliever, anti-inflammatory

- Arnica: Reduces pain, inflammation, bruising

- Ginger: Relieves pain, reduces inflammation

- Cayenne pepper: Natural pain reliever, anti-inflammatory

- Turmeric: Reduces inflammation, pain

- Earthy Mama 🫶🏻

[lassieposting]

Anyway on the subject of the Ainur being Higher Forms Of Life, things I think would be hilarious: Morgoth/Sauron lowkey finding it difficult to tell the elves of the First Age apart.

Like. Human beings can tell lesser primates apart very easily...by species. Gorillas are massive. Orangutans are orange. Mandrills are brightly coloured, and tamarins are tiny and cute. But if you ask a human to tell apart the different individuals of a gorilla troupe - unless that human has spent a lot of time observing/interacting with/studying the gorillas - they're gonna struggle. Because to the average human, gorillas all look the same.

Perhaps that is also true of the Valar and the Maiar. Little babby Mairon knows the races of Arda as well as any of his kind: elves are tall and fair, dwarves are short and hairy, men are a scruffy bunch who multiply faster than rabbits, and ents are trees who talk. Easy-peasy.

But like. While the Ainur who live in Valinor shelter and protect - and therefore, spend a lot of time with - the first elves, and come to know how to tell them apart as their own kind do, Mairon spends that period of his life metaphorically sneaking off to smoke and set fire to things with Melkor, so he doesn't get that extended contact. Most of his interactions with the early elves take place either from a distance - as in, he's directing Morgoth's troops and keeping track of intelligence on the opposing army - or on the battlefield, where a) he's wearing a helmet and b) so, if they have any sense, is his enemy.

So like. He still thinks they all look alike. One tall, blond, fine-featured elf is much the same as another, honestly, and their fëar don't look that different to him either.

(If Galadriel were to show "Halbrand" a memory of her childhood, of herself with her three golden brothers, Sauron would not be able to immediately pick out which was Finrod, despite having come face to face with Finrod before. Nor, most likely, would he be able to tell Aegnor and Aegrond apart.

Galadriel herself, on the other hand, he'd be able to pick out instantly, even though elflings all look the same to him. Because he's spent long enough with her that he knows her mannerisms, obviously. It's got nothing to do with being able to identify her fëa among a crowd of other fëar. Sentimental? He's not being sentimental. You're sentimental. Shut up.)

Bonus thought: When it comes to men, though, the board probably flips. Men are not taken to Valinor when they awaken, they are not sheltered by the Valar, they do not go there after death. Sauron has had more close contact with men than any other Ainu save the Istari - he rules them, treats with them, leads them in battle, learns to whisper in the ears of their kings and play them like music. His human disguise is virtually faultless; he can feign humanity so convincingly that he doesn't trigger the uncanny valley effect at all until he knows he's been caught out, and we see him drop the act.

But most of his fellow Ainur have rarely (if ever) directly interacted with the race of men. So I think it would be deeply funny if, when Elrond and Galadriel show up to Valinor with two hobbits in tow, the Ainur react like...well, like that one tumblr post of well-meaning angels unintentionally getting Real Fucking Weird about trying to set the humans they appear to at ease. Or their idea of mannish customs has been influenced by the stories told by dead or returned elves who met a weird man once, and so they're expecting and trying to accommodate some really odd behaviour that has the Hobbits like, what? No? Why would we do that?