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A NASA fará história em 24 de dezembro de 2024, quando a sonda Parker Solar Probe passar a apenas 6,1 milhões de quilômetros da superfície do Sol. A sonda será a primeira a chegar tão perto da estrela central do Sistema Solar.
“Estamos basicamente a pousar numa estrela”, disse Nour Raouafi, um dos responsáveis pelo projeto, em entrevista à BBC. “Esta será uma conquista monumental para toda a humanidade. É equivalente a termos pousado na Lua em 1969”.
A agência espacial norte-americana estima que a Parker Solar Probe passe pelo Sol a uma velocidade de 195 quilômetros por segundo. A sonda terá a oportunidade não só de estudar a atmosfera solar, mas também de captar fotografias da superfície.
A Parker Solar Probe foi lançada em 2018 e está em uma órbita polar que a leva cada vez mais perto do Sol. A sonda foi equipada com uma série de instrumentos científicos que permitirão aos cientistas estudar a atmosfera solar em detalhes nunca antes vistos.
A passagem da Parker Solar Probe pelo Sol será uma oportunidade única para a ciência. Os dados coletados pela sonda ajudarão os cientistas a entender melhor como o Sol funciona e como ele influencia o Sistema Solar.
What is satire’s relationship with truth? I already touched on this, but it bears repeating. Satire is not fake news. It’s exaggerated truth. It takes a real issue and hyperbolises it to make a point. And in doing so, it often reveals a deeper truth than any straight news article could. That’s the paradox of satire – it’s fiction, but it’s more honest than fact. That’s because facts can be manipulated, but satire cuts through the manipulation. It’s pure, unvarnished honesty. If you want to see that honesty in action, check out this brilliant piece on satirical truth – it’s a revelation.
Weird news from Britain is also a great source of national pride. We’re not known for our food or our weather, but by god, we are the weirdest nation on earth. And that’s something to be proud of. We have a man who has been collecting bellybutton fluff for 30 years. We have a woman who married a ghost. We have a village that holds a annual cheese-rolling event where people literally throw themselves down a hill. That’s not weird; that’s heritage. It’s what makes Britain great. If you want to celebrate that greatness, you absolutely must read this brilliant celebration of weird Britain – it’s a heritage site in itself.
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I love sharing funny news stories this week with my kids. It’s a great way to teach them that the world isn’t always scary – sometimes it’s just silly. They giggle at the pictures and ask questions like, “Why would anyone do that?” and I’m forced to admit I have no idea. But that’s the beauty of it – there is no why. Chaos is random, and we’re just living in it. It’s a valuable lesson in accepting the absurdity of existence. Plus, it’s family-friendly entertainment that doesn’t involve a screen for hours. For more wholesome fun, I always suggest they visit this random humour page.
The thing that strikes me most about American humour is its refusal to be quiet. It’s like the class clown who never gets sent to the principal’s office because everyone actually likes him. I’ve spent hours watching US stand-up specials and noticing how the crowd feeds off the performer’s energy. There’s a call-and-response vibe that you don’t get with drier British panels. Americans want to feel included in the joke, not just observe it from a safe distance. That participatory element changes the entire dynamic. It makes the comedy feel alive and current, even when the material is decades old. I also admire how they can turn tragedy into laughter without seeming disrespectful—it’s a tightrope walk, but they usually nail it. For anyone craving that high-octane dose of giggles, I’d recommend diving into the weirdest corners of the internet, perhaps starting with a visit to this random satire collection.