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Imagine planet Earth from an outsider's point of view. From many light-years away, it probably wouldn't seem all that impressive through some sort of futuristic telescope technology. Anyone watching Earth as a transiting exoplanet wouldn't see our world as a vibrant oasis suffused with blue, green, and tan, as it appears in up-close satellite images. They would simply see a lump of rock getting in the way of the Sun.

The real fun would start if those looking could zoom in more. A lot more. So much they could spy on our lives. If that sounds interesting to you as well, there's a Twitter account that shows our everyday life without any filters. Out of Context Human Race shares fan-submitted images (and sometimes videos) that paint a broad picture of what's going on around here. Continue scrolling and check some of them out.

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    Lisa Kaltenegger, an astronomer at Cornell University, enlisted the help of Jackie Faherty, an astrophysicist who works at Hayden Planetarium, and together they took on the task of identifying stars that might host alien worlds where the residents—past, present, or future—would have a chance of detecting Earth as a transiting exoplanet.

    In other words, these planets would have just the right vantage point to observe a slight dip in the brightness of our sun as Earth crosses, or transits, in front of it. It's actually the most successful method we use to find planets beyond our solar system as they orbit around their own host stars, creating tiny blips in the light we can see with astronomical instruments.

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    In June, Kaltenegger and Faherty announced their results in Nature with an extensive list of stars that have either had, or will later have, the required orientation to discover our planet. Using a time range from 5,000 years ago (a period when civilizations on Earth first began to sprout) to 5,000 years into the future, the duo identified over 2,000 stars.

    Not only does their study provide a resource to exoplanet hunters by highlighting which stars they can pay attention to, but it also reminds about our unique—and a bit unsettling—visibility to the rest of the universe. "I felt spied on a little bit," Faherty told WIRED, remembering the uncanny sensation of being overexposed. "Do I want to be on a planet that can be found?"

    Do you? Who knows, maybe Out of Context Human Race aren't the only ones watching us.

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    beastmachine.
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So is it possible to buy a Dutch pillow and return it saying that it's a French one and asking for the refund amount of French pillow?

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    Serial pacifist
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, a black belt in passive-aggressive cynicism. I salute you, sensei.

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    Scagsy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once told the missus to hurry up and finish watering the garden before it rains. I seem to remember suddenly becoming wet myself.

    Joshua Seaman
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly I get this one. Rain might not have the pressure to get some of the dirt off, but it'd loosen it. Waiting until it's raining and then using the pressure of the hose to clean is the most impact for the least amount of energy spent.

    Camilla Koutsos
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Watering a garden before rain, and spraying a car when it's been out in the rain for a while are actually smart things to do. The ground penetration of the rain is improved in damp soil, and rain softens bird poo and bugs, so they hose off easily.

    Jon S.
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's actually a pretty good time to wash mud off your car. The pre-soaking loosens it.

    Karin
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad used to water the garden when it was raining. In fairness, he started before the rain did and just left the sprinkler on.

    Robert Robi Z
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We actually used to wash our cars in the camp during summer when there were heavy summer showers. Without the hoses of course.

    Timothy Leung
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a cyborg programmed to wash the car at a specific time regardless of weather conditions...

    Alditekim
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do not swim while it's raining. You'll be wet twice as much.

    Michigan Guy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    no brush? no sponge? no bucket? no no no, this just won't do...

    Devyn Fendley
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seen it before.My neighbor has a fancy car and yet he washes it every time it rains.

    An Co
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I am not mistaken, the head of the hose has one of those soap dispensers. That is, he using the water to apply soap, letting the rain rinse it off.

    lara
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This guy figured it out. During a drought, if you need it to rain, wash your car. And be sure and have it detailed and waxed. I guarantee that the heavens will open and rain will appear as long as you do NOT put the car in the garage.,

    Effin Fred
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How else can you guarantee that the blood from the dead hooker in your trunk is cleaned off your car?

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope the person who did this gets the help he needs...the article was a blast to read, though!

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, a non-man slew his Nazgul and now he has to take the subway. Tough days for the darkers.

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are Irish ones. And, just as Irish Whiskey is triple distilled while Scotch is double distilled, Irish bagpipes play 2 octaves and Scottish ones just one. https://comparebagpipes.com/bagpipes/irish-bagpipes/

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    Scagsy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they coloured in a wonderful picture of a unicorn crossing a stream and lived happily ever after.

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    Brandy Grote
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't use vaseline. It's not designed for that, is drying, and you may get irritated from it. Water based lube, lots of it, and patience are what's needed.

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    Mark Howell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Swindon was a small village when this was built. Then people who entered it just settled there rather than trying to get out ;o)

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    CH1990
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Took me a while to find out where those legs in the window came from xD

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Safest man in Scotland stood in front of the most confused man in Scotland.

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    Brandy Grote
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do you think the CDC does? They also store viruses and diseases to study them.

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