Philosophy
Well, did you jump and experience a fleeting moment of less gravity?
Would you believe only one friend of mine fell for it. I'm doing much better now...I am out of the hospital and I can receive nourishment through a straw...so I am okay.
The origin of the hoax [April Fool prank] originated from the beloved Sir Patrick Moore...
On March 31st 1976, British astronomer Sir Patrick Moore announced on BBC Radio that at 9:47 PM the planet Pluto would pass behind Jupiter, temporarily causing a gravitational alignment that would counteract and lessen the Earth's own gravity. Moore told the listeners that if they jumped in the air at the exact moment that this planetary alignment occurs, they would experience a strange floating sensation. Surprisingly, many listeners called in later that day to say that the experiment worked!
Sir Patrick Moore
Pluto, Saturn, Hawking, Earth's gravity
- Royal Astronomical Society Isn't Interested In Sir Patrick Moore's Residence
"Sir Patrick Moore astronomy centre plans scrapped, says Brian May" Brian May has confirmed that Sir Patrick Moore's home will not be converted into an astronomy centre, despite his close friend's wishes. by Rhiannon Williams September 19th,...
- Brian May To Host Moore's "sky At Night"?
"Brian May should replace Sir Patrick Moore on Sky At Night, astronomy experts say" Queen guitarist Brian May should replace Sir Patrick Moore on BBC1’s Sky At Night, leading astronomy professors have claimed, hailing the musician as one of the few...
- More On Moore
Patrick (Alfred Caldwell) Moore, English amateur astronomer, writer and broadcaster. He was educated at home due to childhood illness, from which time he acquired his interest in observational astronomy. Moore is best known as the enthusiastic and knowledgeable...
- Prairie State Government Declares Pluto A Planet
This will make some people happy. "Illinois restores Pluto's planetary status" 13 March is Pluto Day, senate declares by Lester Haines March 6th, 2009 The Register The State of Illinois has decided it's unhappy with Pluto's 2006 expulsion...
- Sir Patrick Moore--british Amateur Astronomer And More
Sir Patrick Moore Small tribute to one who popularized astronomy in Great Britain and unfortunately programing never was available in the United States--Sir Patrick Moore: 60 books plus on astronomy, deeply involved in radio and television programs on...
Philosophy
Pluto, Saturn, Hawking, Earth's gravity--APRIL FOOL
Well, did you jump and experience a fleeting moment of less gravity?
Would you believe only one friend of mine fell for it. I'm doing much better now...I am out of the hospital and I can receive nourishment through a straw...so I am okay.
The origin of the hoax [April Fool prank] originated from the beloved Sir Patrick Moore...
On March 31st 1976, British astronomer Sir Patrick Moore announced on BBC Radio that at 9:47 PM the planet Pluto would pass behind Jupiter, temporarily causing a gravitational alignment that would counteract and lessen the Earth's own gravity. Moore told the listeners that if they jumped in the air at the exact moment that this planetary alignment occurs, they would experience a strange floating sensation. Surprisingly, many listeners called in later that day to say that the experiment worked!
Sir Patrick Moore
Pluto, Saturn, Hawking, Earth's gravity
- Royal Astronomical Society Isn't Interested In Sir Patrick Moore's Residence
"Sir Patrick Moore astronomy centre plans scrapped, says Brian May" Brian May has confirmed that Sir Patrick Moore's home will not be converted into an astronomy centre, despite his close friend's wishes. by Rhiannon Williams September 19th,...
- Brian May To Host Moore's "sky At Night"?
"Brian May should replace Sir Patrick Moore on Sky At Night, astronomy experts say" Queen guitarist Brian May should replace Sir Patrick Moore on BBC1’s Sky At Night, leading astronomy professors have claimed, hailing the musician as one of the few...
- More On Moore
Patrick (Alfred Caldwell) Moore, English amateur astronomer, writer and broadcaster. He was educated at home due to childhood illness, from which time he acquired his interest in observational astronomy. Moore is best known as the enthusiastic and knowledgeable...
- Prairie State Government Declares Pluto A Planet
This will make some people happy. "Illinois restores Pluto's planetary status" 13 March is Pluto Day, senate declares by Lester Haines March 6th, 2009 The Register The State of Illinois has decided it's unhappy with Pluto's 2006 expulsion...
- Sir Patrick Moore--british Amateur Astronomer And More
Sir Patrick Moore Small tribute to one who popularized astronomy in Great Britain and unfortunately programing never was available in the United States--Sir Patrick Moore: 60 books plus on astronomy, deeply involved in radio and television programs on...