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Stephen Hawking Passes at 76

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Ray Davis - The Affirmation Spot

Today’s Thought Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change. ~Stephen Hawking I first became aware of Stephen Hawking in a bookstore back in 1988. While searching for the latest Star Trek: The Next Generation novel, I came across an … Continue reading →

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Apollo 11 – Modern Humanity’s First Moon Landing

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Ray A. Davis

NASA footage the Apollo 11 launch on July 16, 1969. This was fifth manned mission in the Apollo era. Watch the following video of this launch. Run time is 1:07. The crew consisted of astronauts. Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and … Continue reading →

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How Long Does It Take to Drive to the Sun?

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Ray Davis - The Affirmation Spot

Does that morning commute have you down? It may seem a little more tolerable, when you consider the following drive times. These are all based on driving 70 miles per hour (113 KPH), 24 hours a day, seven days a … Continue reading →

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The 10 Tallest Mountains in the Solar System

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Ray Davis - The Affirmation Spot

Following are the 10 tallest known mountains in our Solar System. Hawaii’s Mauna Kea is the only mountain on Earth that makes the Top 10. Some clarification is in order. Mt. Everest is the highest peak on Earth, as measured … Continue reading →

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