This day in 1859 was the first day of the Carrington Event, the most intense geomagnetic storm in recorded history. It created strong auroral displays that were reported globally and caused sparking and even fires in telegraph stations. The geomagnetic storm was most likely the result of a coronal mass ejection from the Sun colliding with Earth’s magnetosphere. A geomagnetic storm of this magnitude occurring today has the potential to cause widespread electrical disruptions and blackouts, as well as damage to the electrical power grid and satellites.
If a solar storm like the 1859 Carrington Event happened today, it could cause massive, long-term power blackouts and disable satellites worldwide. High-voltage electrical transformers would overheat and burn out from powerful electrical currents induced in the ground. Large regions could lose electricity for weeks, months, or even longer while new heavy parts are built and installed.
GPS navigation, mobile phone networks, and the internet would face severe slowdowns or total shutdowns. Satellites in space could be damaged by high-energy particles or dragged down as the Earth’s upper atmosphere swells from the solar heat. Air traffic and shipping would struggle without reliable GPS and radio signals.
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Headline… Numerous Casualties At Park In Bloody Turf War Between Tennis Players And Pickleballers.
Store clerk: That’ll be $125.50. Would you like to return everything now, or just wait for the recalls?
“My shrink asked me if I ever hear voices.I told her absolutely not. Then I remembered I don’t have a shrink.”
Some men think we dress for them. But if men didn’t exist, I would dress sluttier.
The most expensive vehicle to operate these days is a shopping cart.
We were gifted a set of plates that are all the planets. They are all round except the Earth plate. And things keep falling off the edge of the Earth plate.
Nowadays, you have to look for the positives … the bad news is that groceries are very expensive; the good news is that many of them aren’t safe to eat.
Does anyone know of any office jobs that will hire with no experience? The White House.
“I was the first woman to burn my bra; it took the fire department four days to put it out.” – Dolly Parton
America should be placed under Canada’s legal guardianship until a competent adult can be found to take it over.
Imagine being such a horrible, horrible person, that every time someone dies, people are collectively disappointed it wasn’t you.
Hiking in your 70s is a great way to meet people. Today I met 2 paramedics, 3 nurses, a cardiologist … and nearly met Jesus.
TODAY IS A GREAT DAY TO MAKE A BIGOT UNCOMFORTABLE. AND SO IS TOMORROW. – Steve Hofstetter
I POSTED “TODAY IS A GOOD DAY TO MAKE BIGOTS UNCOMFORTABLE” AND A BUNCH OF MAGA FOLKS GOT DEFENSIVE IN MY COMMENTS. THEY CAN’T HELP TELLING ON THEMSELVES. – Steve Hofstetter
I’ve reached the age where it’s rude to pull out a bottle of ibuprofen if you don’t have enough for everyone.
Somebody said America is becoming a torture chamber for smart people, and I’ve never felt anything more real in my life.
I was born to be wild, but only until around 8:00 PM or so.
What a time to be alive! It’s like the fall of Rome, but with memes.
Today is the birthday, in 1957, of Cuban singer, songwriter and actress Gloria Estefan, who had the 1984 UK No.6 single ‘Dr Beat’, plus over 20 other UK top 40 hits, and the 1988 US No.1 single ‘Anything For You’. Hailed as the “Queen of Latin Pop” she has amassed 38 No.1 hits across Billboard charts, including 15 chart-topping songs on the Hot Latin Songs chart. Estefan’s record sales exceed 100 million worldwide, making her one of the best-selling female singers of all time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZkjeJKBI0M
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