There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable.
There is another theory which states that this has already happened. -Douglas Adams
There simply isn t enough normal matter to account for the amount of gravitational force needed to hold the universe together, meaning dark matter must be prevalent.
"Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice." -Robert Frost
Depending on where you are in the world right now, you might really be feeling the effects of the emerging winter, as cold snaps, freezes and snowstorms take hold across the northern hemisphere.
“In that little party there was not one who would desert another; yet we were of different countries, different colours, different races, different religions and one of us was of a different world.” -Edgar Rice Burroughs
It's the end of yet another week, and so it's time to look back on all we've written about and all you've discussed. There's been a lot, too! This past week has seen the telling of some terrific tales at Starts With A Bang, including: