Telstar, A Satellite, A Connection, A Really Cool Song

Why talk about Telstar? Today in history, Telstar linked TV between the U.S. and Europe, and ironically enough for Cubs Fans, the first huma image was Ernie Banks notes Wired Magazine.For those of us of a certain age, Telstar was a cool ("groovy" wasn't even in use yet)...

The Angry Planet's Happy Storm Chaser

If all hell is breaking loose, George Kourounis isn't far behind. In fact, he's usually hot on the trail of the world's most destructive natural disasters and storms, as he makes his living on Mother Nature's...

CNN discovers NowPublic tornado chasers 2 days late

More than 48 hours after NowPublic member tornadovideos had posted the most EXTREME video of the Ellis County, Oklahoma,  the very same video was broadcast on CNN.We're very proud of tornadovideo for the...

Was Hurricane Katrina the worst hurricane ever to hit the United States?

Hurricane Katrina was the most expensive. But not the greatest loss of life.

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