Why a Total Solar Eclipse is Such a Big Deal

The total solar eclipse that will cross the U.S. on August 21st is a big deal. "Eclipse" is not so rare, but "solar" is, and "total" even more so. It doesn't happen often, and the view is expected to be spectacular. Get a preview in this video from Vox.

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Sadly, my plan to drive two hours or so to see the eclipse has been canceled. August 21st is move-in day at my youngest kid's new college. But we will see a partial solar eclipse, which will cover all of the lower 48. And if you live too far away to get to the path of totality, you'll still see plenty of reports on the internet. -via Kottke


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How about this for pretentious... The last comic wasn't even edited properly?! "Oh, I'd would NEVER own a TV." REALLY?! I'm supposed to enjoy this mess? I'm going to a different website for my time wasting.
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"offending people with your morbidly obese pomposity"? So is fat shaming now so fully acceptable that you can use fat as an adjective?
would you gave written "offending people with your morbidly underweight pomposity"? or perhaps "offending people with your jew pomposity"?

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