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Judi Lynn

(160,524 posts)
Thu Dec 27, 2018, 09:19 PM Dec 2018

10 Times Science Proved the World is Amazing in 2018

By Yasemin Saplakoglu, Staff Writer | December 25, 2018 08:51am ET

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An Enchanted World

Our world is enchanted — and if you need proof, just turn to science. We've collected 10 of our favorite awe-inspiring science stories to remind you just how amazing the world really is. From the 1.5 million penguins that we didn't know existed until recently to the mysterious "sky glow" named "Steve." From the microbes that can't live without light but thrive in complete darkness deep in the water to the massive throne of diamonds that shimmer from hundreds of miles below us.

The world is amazing, see for yourself.

https://www.livescience.com/64330-science-proved-world-amazing-2018.html

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10 Times Science Proved the World is Amazing in 2018 (Original Post) Judi Lynn Dec 2018 OP
The terms "science" and "enchanted" seem to be at cross purposes here. eppur_se_muova Dec 2018 #1
Some don't bother to think about the words before ever using them. Judi Lynn Dec 2018 #2

eppur_se_muova

(36,260 posts)
1. The terms "science" and "enchanted" seem to be at cross purposes here.
Thu Dec 27, 2018, 10:35 PM
Dec 2018

"Enchanted" means "under an enchantment", that is, a chanted magic spell.

"Amazing" might have been the better choice throughout.

Judi Lynn

(160,524 posts)
2. Some don't bother to think about the words before ever using them.
Thu Dec 27, 2018, 11:29 PM
Dec 2018

"Where's the fire," after all. What's the rush?

Your calling attention to "enchanted" provided a look at the word I had never actually realized. Consciousness isn't automatic, is it?

Thanks for taking a moment to attempt to provoke a thought or two.

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