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Neil deGrasse Tyson's Most Amazing Fact In Universe

March 6, 2012 / atoms, beautiful, galaxy, happy thoughts, i might have teared up a liiiiiiiiittle, i never thought about it like that, interesting, neato, outerspace, really hoping this helps me sleep better at night, so maybe we're not so insigificant after all!, stars, universe, video, your mind: it is blown

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Now I know what you're thinking, and no, you can't steal this photo to use as your new dating website profile pic. It just wouldn't be fair to Neil. This is a video (well, audio with some graphics on top) of famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson sharing what he thinks is the most astounding fact about the universe. SPOILER (for real this time): that we're made up of the very same atoms that exploded out of super-massive stars billions of years ago and that the universe is in each of us. "You're full of shit!" Yes, I'm 99% doodoo but normal people are made up atoms from long-gone stars.

Hit the jump for the astronomical eloquence while I fire up Mass Effect 3 and disappear for so long everyone thinks I've died (and I might have!).

Neil deGrasse Tyson shares the most astounding fact about the universe [io9]

Thanks to James, who's convinced the most astounding fact in the universe is what's on the other side? James? That was question, not a fact.

There are Comments

  • So is he like the Tiger Woods of Astrophysics? Could have used the Allstate voice over.

  • RareAwesomeman

    In the past I have always said I want either Harrison Ford or Bill Pullman for president. I am updating this to Neil deGrasse Tyson

  • Ken

    luminous beings are we, not this crude matter

  • Lord Chino

    Little do people know the insurmountable significance of that line. Kudos, man.

  • Guest

    Well it's easy to understand, the universe does well with recycling materials that create systems, life, and things when there is a natural occurrence such as the expiration of the sun or a collision between two or more elements. It is indeed a very interesting topic. It just makes you wonder what new goodies there are to discover.

  • The fact that we are aware of our own irrelevancy in the big scheme of things is *precisely* what makes us relevant.

  • karasuKumo

    His waistcoat has the same pattern as my old curtains, now that is an amazing fact right there.

  • soarformore

    Add to it the same patterned wallpaper and we have a new interior design line ;-)

  • 2 21 mins death star omg so high

  • I suddenly feel better about life this morning... :)

  • Amazing ..... am trying to fell connected with mass effect 3 too but i live in the czech republic and the release date is on FRIDAY grrrrrr

  • LB Olson

    That was already my favorite fact about the universe. I think I've watched too many science documentaries.

  • artilleryboy

    Nice

  • He's done a handful of awesome interviews on the Preston and Steve show. Very enjoyable person to listen to at length.

  • Been watching the Cosmos with Carl Sagan and this guy needs to re-vamp that series

  • captaindash

    They actually knew each other and Neil said he was going to do something along the lines of updating Carl's work.  

  • n_a_a_s

    that's what carlton from the fresh prince of bel air looks like today

  • Why is Master Chief in that dude's eyeball?

  • This has been said for years!
    This is old news. Has this guy just realised?

  • Lord Chino

    He studied Carl Sagan, so no, he didn't just realize.

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