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Celebrate Science Fiction Day
No one is going to place any blame for those people who may have never heard about National Science Fiction Day! It’s common in some circles but virtually unknown in others. Reading science fiction books, watching Sci-Fi films, dressing up as a favorite superhero and perhaps even taking part in Comic-Con may not be for everyone. But,as it turns out, in the last few years National Science Fiction Day has become a very popular and unique event that marks the calendar of every true and dedicated fan of science fiction.
Although it’s not an official holiday of any sort (meaning that it is not recognized or declared by any government), National Science Fiction Day is given some degree of credence through its recognition by organizations such as the Hallmark Channel as well as the Scholastic Corporation. National Science Fiction Day has expanded not only across the United States, but has also made its way across different parts of the world.
Now it’s time to learn about and prepare to celebrate National Science Fiction Day!
The History of National Science Fiction Day
National Science Fiction Day is celebrated on this date very early in the year for a good reason. January 2 was the date that was chosen in order to correspond with the official birth date of famed science fiction writer Isaac Asimov, who is thought to have been born January 2nd, 1920. Mr. Asimov is responsible for some incredible works of science fiction literature during his lifetime, such as “Nightfall” and the “Foundation Trilogy”.
Isaac Asimov, originally a biochemist, was known to be one of the most prolific writers of all time, having written or edited more than 500 books. He is widely considered a master of hard science fiction and was a long-time member and vice president of Mensa International. His dedication to scientific accuracy was to be envied.
Asimov was responsible for a variety of terms related to National Science Fiction Day. He coined the term “robotics” in his 1941 story “Liar!”. In addition, he also came up with the term “spome” in a paper entitled, “There’s No Place Like Spome” which was published in Atmosphere in Space Cabins and Closed Environments. Eventually the term “psychohistory” was created in his foundation stories to name a fictional branch of science which combines history, sociology, and mathematical statistics to make general predictions about the future behavior of very large groups of people.
Isaac Asimov was an atheist as well as a humanist and a rationalist—he did not actually oppose the religious convictions that others had. However, he was frequently angered by superstitious and pseudoscientific beliefs that tried to pass themselves off as genuine science.
JOKE OF THE DAY thanks, Michele
WORD OF THE DAY
hark
MEANING:verb intr.:
1. To listen attentively.
2. Hark back: to allude to or return to a previous topic, time, event, etc.
ETYMOLOGY:From Old English heorcian (to listen). Earliest documented use: 1175.
USAGE:“Such renamings often purport to hark back to an unsullied past, but are really exercises in nationalist mythmaking.”
A Guide to Renamed Cities; The Economist (London, UK); Mar 26, 2022.
1. To listen attentively.
2. Hark back: to allude to or return to a previous topic, time, event, etc.
A Guide to Renamed Cities; The Economist (London, UK); Mar 26, 2022.
IDIOM OF THE DAY
Meaning: The boys in blue are the police.
thanks, Patsy
thanks, Patsy
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
(Not So) TOTALLY USELESS FACTS OF THE DAY
YouTube was founded after Justin Timberlake exposed Janet Jackson at the 2004 Super Bowl. The creators realized how hard it was to find a video online.
Once upon a time, about 80 million years ago or so, there was the continent of Zealandia. Located between the islands of New Zealand and New Caledonia (and neighboring Australia), this lost continent is now two-thirds of a mile under the sea. Scientists made a voyage the sunken city in 2017. They believe this lost continent could have served as a pathway for animals to travel from one continent to another.
About 7.6 billion years from now, the sun will reach its full size as a red giant. Its surface will extend past Earth's orbit by about 20%. Earth will die a hot, terrible death.
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
YOUR CALL by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
COFFEE thanks, Ella
COFFEE thanks, Ella
PICTURES OF THE DAY
Iceland
knit
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knit
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knit
crochet
crochet
CROCKPOT RECIPE
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Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
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still managed to get wonderful memories
ADULT COLORING
CRAFTS
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What Ice Cream Flavor Do You Think Should Never Exist?
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