This is one of my favorite quotes – it seems to capture the wonder and beauty of the world in a way that little else does. Every now and again I see something new that brings it to mind, reminding me of how little I have seen of what there is in existence.

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Today it was volcanic lightning. Apparently volcanic activity can produce dense plumes of highly charged particles which “establishes perfect conditions for lightning.” Cool! Volcanic eruptions and lightning storms go together like crackers and cheese, and I had no idea.

Isn’t our world amazing?

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