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Comments Comets are hardly innocent little cosmic snowballs. They average over 6 miles (10 km) in diameter and hurtle through space with incredible speeds, giving them an order of magnitude more destructive power than an asteroid of the same mass. Every once in a while, astronomers discover comets much bigger than the norm. For example, the record-breaking Hale-Bopp, dubbed the ‘Great Comet’ back in 1997, spanned a diameter of 18.6 miles (30 km) – larger than New York City! Now, scientists from the International Dark Energy Survey Project have determined that a new mega-comet approaching the solar system is over…

Manchester United will be eyeing back-to-back wins in the Premier League when they host Leeds United at Old Trafford tonight. The Red Devils recently secured a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the top-flight. They had to work hard for the result after Casemiro was sent off in the 70th minute. In the same game, Antony sustained an injury which forced him to be substituted. Hence, manager Erik ten Hag is set to make at least two changes to his starting line-up. Manchester United’s Team News Casemiro must serve a three-game ban for the fight with Crystal Palace players. Anthony Martial, Donny van de Beek and Christian Eriksen will also be absent. Leeds United…

Comets may be responsible for delivering life’s building blocks to early Earth.”These findings establish for the first time a genetic link between comets and the atmosphere of the Earth.” Getty Images/Panoramic ImagesJune 9, 2017, 10:24 PM +07 / Updated June 9, 2017, 10:24 PM +07 / Source: Space.comBy Mike Wall, Space.com Life on Earth may not have been possible without comet strikes. A new study suggests that about 20 percent of the noble gas xenon in Earth’s atmosphere was delivered by comets long ago. And these icy wanderers likely brought lots of other stuff to our planet as well, researchers said. The “cometary contribution could have been significant for organic…

Lionel Messi could start when Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) travel to take on Olympique Marseille in the Coupe de France on Wednesday (February 8) as they look to reach the last eight. Messi has been in some great form recently. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner scored a great goal in PSG’s narrow 2-1 win over Toulouse at the weekend. Messi has now netted twice in his last two Ligue 1 appearances for the Parisian giants. Lionel Messi’s form should see him start against Marseille in the Coupe de France. The Argentine forward could be partnered alongside Neymar Jr in attack alongside…

‘It’s pretty much the whole bone’: Dinosaur fossils found in ColoradoEach bone is over three feet long and belonged to a large-bodied herbivore dinosaur. It’s believed both are from the same animal. ‘Our children have a right to come home safely’: Biden speaks about Tyre Nichols while pushing for police reform CAÑON CITY, Colo. — A person hiking stumbled upon dinosaur fossils that have been held in rock for 170 million years in the Royal Gorge Region. “We are known for those types of things so it’s very possible people walk by a little something sticking out of the ground and…

A Sherman Oaks woman and her singing dog are making some serious noise on social media. Pam Quinn and her dog Casper have an online singing act that has attracted millions of viewers on TikTok and Instragram. A Sherman Oaks woman and her singing dog are making some serious noise on social media. Pam Quinn and her dog Casper have an online singing act that has attracted millions of viewers on TikTok and Instragram. SHERMAN OAKS, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A Sherman Oaks woman and her dog are making some serious noise on social media, with several of their videos going…

Meet Zoey, a kind dog from Nashville, Tennesse who stepped up to take care of an ill baby fawn after it strayed into her yard. Instead of getting protective, Zoey empathized with the small creature and gave it an abundance of love and protection to try and make it feel better. Zoey’s human, Pat Pollifrone who is a musician, shared the story on social media, he said: “Found this little sweetheart yesterday in the yard, so we took her into the woods. Came out this morning, and she was laying in the driveway, so I guess we have a deer…

Bruno Fernandes’ form dipped off during the 2021/22 season. Fernandes has been one of the most important players for Manchester United since his arrival from Sporting, playing a key role in them securing Champions League football. However, when Cristiano Ronaldo joined the club, Fernandes became somewhat of an afterthought. But now Ronaldo has left United, Fernandes is beginning to find form again. The 28-year-old has scored three and assisted three in his last six league outings. And now, Rio Ferdinand has explained why the Portuguese duo did not connect. Ferdinand said on his Vibe with Five YouTube channel: “There are…

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag did not engage in questions regarding the Premier League charges that the club’s rivals Manchester City were hit with on Monday. Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has refused to be drawn into commenting on the Premier League charges levelled against rivals Manchester City. Reigning top-flight champions City have been hit with multiple charges and accused of more than 100 breaches, relating to activities between 2009 and 2018. An independent commission is due to rule on the findings, though the club will be unable to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, something which saw them avoid a ban following…

Ronaldinho is “very happy” for former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi, with the Argentine icon completing football with a World Cup triumph. Albiceleste prevailed at Qatar 2022 All-time great lands missing medal Able to play with freedom now WHAT HAPPENED? The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner finally got his hands on the trophy he coveted most at Qatar 2022, with Messi inspiring his country to a first global crown since the days of Diego Maradona in 1986. Ex-Brazil international Ronaldinho was delighted to see a fellow all-time great get his hands on a prestigious prize – as he did in 2002 – and hopes that the…

A group of Qatari investors are planning a takeover bid for Manchester United in the coming days. WHAT HAPPENED? The Glazer family, Man Utd’s current owners, set a mid-February deadline for any potential buyers, and a Qatari group are “confident” of outbidding the competition, according to The Daily Mail. Should the deal go through, manager Erik ten Hag will have massive financial backing to help United push to the top of English football. Man Utd are asking for more than £6 billion ($7.2b) for the club, and want any bid to include a plan to redevelop Old Trafford, a project that could cost…

Lionel Messi helped Paris Saint-Germain to a come-from-behind win over Toulouse at Parc de Princes on Saturday, February 4. Visitors took the lead through a Branco Van den Boomen free-kick before Achraf Hakimi brought PSG back on level terms. In the absence of both Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, Messi ran the show and secured his team all three points by scoring the winning goal from long range close to the hour mark. The 35-year-old has been in sublime form for the French giants this season and has racked up 14 goals and as many assists in 23 appearances across competitions.…

There was no Palomar Observatory when the object now known as comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) made its last close approach to Earth 50,000 years ago. There were mastodons and woolly mammoths, and great swaths of glaciers covering portions of North America and northern Europe, as the planet went through its last ice age. But there were no trained skygazers. Now, the ghostly green comet, spotted last year by two modern-day astronomers working at Palomar, in southern California, is swinging back our way. This week, the comet is heading for a close approach to Earth on Feb. 1 and 2, when…

Paris Saint-Germain have been warned by Jerome Rothen that a contract extension for Lionel Messi would be “bullsh*t” and a “very bad idea”. Argentine icon seeing current deal run down Due to hit free agency in the summer Still in discussions regarding fresh terms WHAT HAPPENED? Talks regarding fresh terms for the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner remain ongoing at Parc des Princes, with the Argentine superstar set to see his current deal expire in the summer. PSG are keen to keep a player of Messi’s ability and profile on their books, but Rothen believes that the 35-year-old should be allowed to hit…

A private gala marked the 66-million-year-old skeleton’s completion on Friday, with a public exhibition scheduled for May 26.Fossil restorer Andrea Iurin of Trieste, Italy, left, hands a fossilized rib bone to fossil restorer Tomas Stark of Sezana, Slovenia, while working to assemble the fossilized remains of triceratops Big John at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Tampa on Wednesday. There were a lot of high-profile personalities at the Glazer Children’s Museum annual gala over the weekend, but none as famous as the newly completed skeleton of Big John, the largest triceratops ever uncovered. The 26-foot-long dinosaur made history when it was…

Peyton and his canine best friend Dash have an unbreakable bond, through the good times and the bad, they remain together. Peyton’s mother, Jillian Marie Smith, always knew that Dash would bring another level of happiness into the already joyful house, especially after seeing how well he got on with Peyton. “Dash has made life happier for the whole family. Most of all, for Peyton. If you ask Peyton, Dash is his buddy.” ADVERTISEMENT Their relationship was perfectly demonstrated when Peyton was sent to the ‘time-out corner’ for a few minutes after picking a fight with his sister. Despite it…

Man Utd are a much better team under Ten Hag this season but can get even better with some adjustments. Manchester United fans would have snatched at the chance to be third in the Premier League by February and only eight-points from the top. Despite an abysmal start to the season under new manager Erik ten Hag, they have recovered to become one of the division’s most formidable teams, with a newfound ability to grind out gritty wins on a regular basis. This consistency has formed the backbone of United’s resurgent rise up the table, propelled by forward momentum at a time when many…

Former France coach Raymond Domenech admired Parisian club’s approach to managing the forward. PSG are getting back to full fitness for their upcoming games. Sergio Ramos and Neymar have both returned to training, so their respective comebacks are expected soon. However, all praise and attention is focused on Leo Messi, the savior of the Parisian team in recent matches. Christophe Galtier was very clear in the last game against Toulouse about the direction in which PSG should be heading. “I ask the team to play for Leo and work for him. He must be relieved of certain tasks,” Galtier admitted in his pre-match press conference. This has…

We’re all familiar with the traditional predator-prey relationship. However, life is full of surprising exceptions and this time it is a unique friendship between a cat, Perseya, and a rat, Filya. Irina Kamenskaya shares their daily antics, including grooming each other, playing, and even sharing kisses, on TikTok. Their unique bond has already captivated over 142 K followers. Bored Panda reached out to Irina to learn more about their unique friendship. So we invite you to join us on this heartwarming journey and share your thoughts on this companionship in the comments below. More info: Instagram | tiktok.com Meet a cat named Perseya and…

News of Kyrie Irving‘s trade from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks shook the NBA world this week. Prior to the trade, rumors were quickly escalating regarding a LeBron James and Kyrie reunion. To many fans’ dismay, the reunion is no longer on the table and it appears that James feels the same disappointment. In a recent interview on ESPN, James speaks out about how he truly feels about the Los Angeles Lakers‘ inability to sign Irving. He admits that he is “definitely disappointed. I can’t say I’m not disappointed on not being able to land such a talent, someone I know I have great chemistry with that…

Gemma Colón stopped by a local NYC restaurant to grab a bite before seeing something that made her stop in her tracks. “I was presented with one of the most unexpectedly heartwarming views,”she told The Dodo. “I noticed this dog seated across from his owner, perched up on a chair, acting like an absolute proper gentleman.” This pup and his owner seemed to be on a date. Thankfully, she was seated in perfect view of the pair, enjoying the adorable scene unfolding before her eyes. “[The man] was doing a crossword puzzle and sipping a glass of red wine with…

Who would have thought that coffee could be used to save lives? Well, all right, there’s a heap of studies on the benefits of coffee and how it can prevent certain illnesses, so a lot of people probably thought that. I am, however, not referring to saving lives by means of ingesting coffee, but rather by pouring it. That’s right. Pouring it. You know, like pouring coffee on someone’s tongue when it freezes to a flag pole because someone else told them that people over 30 can’t have their tongues frozen to a pole (If you got this reference, post…

Arsenal had a fantastic winter transfer window, bolstering all of the positions that needed to be strengthened. However, over the winter, a fantasy transfer story was born: Arteta wants Declan Rice this summer, and the West Ham star may be open to the move. Looking through Rice’s links, one question arose: can Arsenal afford the 24-year-old? With his contract expiring in 2024, one might have assumed they could because West Ham may be forced to sell him on the cheap given that he is unlikely to extend his stay at the London stadium. However, if you thought so, think again.…

Max Adams got more than he bargained for on a recent hike in the High Prairie area. The 31-year-old set out on a 60-kilometre trek to Winagami Lake to raise awareness for Movember but about 10 kilometres into the journey, he got sidetracked by a meowing sound. “I was just on one of the farming roads and you could hear him a long ways away before,” said Adams. The source was a kitten perched in a snowy tree just off the road, desperate for attention. “He would have leaped off the branch onto me,” he said. “He wanted and needed somebody.” Adams…