Could Noah and his 3 sons build the ark?

Could Noah and his sons build the ark?

Or was it "An 'impossible' Task"?

This is the concept and title of the article to which we will be linking today.

You have probably wondered about this.

Could they really have built the ark by themselves?

After all, the ark was 450 feet long, 75 feet wide, and 45 feet high.

That's pretty big.

Sooooooo

Could they do this? Or did they have to have help?

This short article has some interesting information and insights. 

HERE'S THE LINK to could Noah and his sons build the ark

Scariest Bridges in the World

15 Really scary bridges are featured in this video.

And, after the video ends, the next thing up is
"10 roads you never want to drive on."

Hmmmm.

If you watch one or both of these videos, you can consider that you have taken an awesome adventure without leaving the safety of your computer, iPad, or cell phone.

Safety.  That's the word.

So, sit back, relax (?) and enjoy -- and as the narrator says at the end of the second video -- "perhaps it is best to just stay home." --

A conclusion with which I heartily agree.

So with that by introduction

HERE'S THE LINK to Scariest Bridges in the world

Evidence from the Physical Sciences

The brief video to which we are linking today is titled

"Evidence from the Physical Sciences that the earth is young"
I think you will find this verrrrry interesting.

HERE'S THE LINK to Evidence from the Physical Sciences that the earth is young.


 

When and how did the Grand Canyon Form

As you are aware, there are several 'answers' to this question -- based on different world views.

These answers range from taking millions of years to carve the canyon to a more rapid formation due to water run off  in a more recent time span.

Perhaps the best explanation is the one presented here --

Dr. Andrew Snelling (PhD in Geology) explains in a 4 minute 17 second video.

This video is part of a DVD series.  You may want to get the series, but in the meantime

HERE'S THE LINK to When and how did the Grand Canyon form

Sunday Anthem

Today we will hear one of everyone's all time Favorites --

It has 2.8+ million views on YouTube.  Wow.

It is Vivaldi's Gloria

HERE'S THE LINK to Gloria by Vivaldi

What is the Tully Monster

"In 1955, an amateur fossil hunter found a bizarre fossil in Illinois.  To this day, the exact nature of this monster remains a mystery."

This is how an article from the Answers Magazine began. 

To read the rest of the article and see pictures of this very unusual critter

HERE'S THE LINK to How to solve a monster mystery




 

Mouthwash

We know that a Dentist visits this DIT site from time to time and we are sure that he and almost everyone else will be amazed at today's DIT

What is it you ask?

Well, it seems that concerning mouthwash
"we are not in Kansas any more, Toto"

why?

Well, because there are other uses for mouthwash than just mouthwash. Hmmm. Other uses? Yes.

So with that by way of introduction

HERE'S THE LINK to Here are 10 other nifty uses for mouthwash




 

Lexophilia

What is Lexophilia and what is a Lexophile, you ask

Well, according to the website Definitions.net


“Lexophile” is a word used to describe those who have a love for words, especially those set in a new framework."
             (for example) 

“You can tune a piano, but you can’t tuna fish”, or 
“To write with a broken pencil is pointless.”

Obviously, then Lexophilia is 'loving Lexophile type statements.'

A friend of DIT found a group of Lexophilia sayings and sent them to us --- Sooooo

For more really good Lexophile sayings HERE'S THE LINK




 

Texas is Closed

Did you know that the State of Texas was closed recently?

Well, it was

And there is video to prove it.

Amazing.

HERE'S THE LINK to Texas is closed




 

Mystery Shark of the Arctic

Last week we discovered that there is a mega Grand Canyon under the Greenland ice sheet

And we saw pictures of many of the beautiful wildlife critters in Greenland.

Today, we want to consider a shark that lives in the Greenland area (likely in its Grand Canyon) and elsewhere in the Arctic.

This shark is most unusual. 

How unusual?

Well
HERE'S THE LINK to the mystery shark of the arctic

The Total Lunar Eclipse is today !!!

We have talked about it a lot --

And now the time has finally arrived.

Be sure to check it out if you are in the path of Totality or nearby.

But be sure to wear safe glasses.

If you don't have safe glasses, do NOT look directly at the event while it is happening.

Instead use an alternate method such as the pinhole in the paper that we discussed previously in the Monday, July 3, 2017 DIT.

Or make a pinhole in a box -- as we have also discussed previously.

Or watch it on the NASA TV channel or the NASA website.

Whichever way you view the eclipse

The Click through today will, among other things, show the path where the totality occurs and the approximate times, etc. to be viewing.

HERE'S THE LINK to total solar eclipse 2017

Hymn: Hallelujah, What a Savior

The words are provided.

Sing along.

HERE'S THE LINK to Hallelujah, what a Savior




 

Eyeglasses for Viewing the Eclipse

As you know, the Eclipse that will cross the United States on Monday October 21is going to be a humongous event.

But, beware, because

IF you look at it without glasses or even with the wrong glasses, you will be soooooo sorry and will likely experience severe and serious eye damage or permanent blindness.

In fact, we heard recently that people who purchased Eclipse Glasses on the Amazon website have received email notices from Amazon saying those glasses are not safe -- to not use them --  and their money is being refunded !!! Wow.

The link today will give you the information you need to know to purchase and use eyeglasses that are SAFE.

HERE'S THE LINK to Eclipse glasses: Everything you need to know




 

Whosoever Will

Yesterday we read a verse that said

"… the Gift of God is eternal life …"

Today we want to look at a brief explanation of that Gift and how you can get it.

HERE'S THE LINK to Whosoever Will









 

The wages of sin

For the wages of sin is death;

but the gift of God

is eternal life

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

        Romans 6:23 kjv

Animals of Greenland

Yesterday we learned that there is a mega canyon under the Ice of Greenland.

Today let's look at some of the wildlife of Greenland

HERE'S THE LINK to arctic wildlife in Greenland

A Grand Canyon under Greenland ice sheet

This is amazing.

Thanks to satellite imaging and other technical 'things', a huge canyon, which is even bigger than the Grand Canyon in the USA, has been discovered under the ice sheet of Greenland.

HERE'S THE LINK to the mega canyon under Greenland icesheet

New YL Net

What is a YL you ask?  And what is a Net?

Well, those of you who are Amateur Radio Operators (Hams) probably know.

A YL is a "Young Lady" in CW (Morse Code) parlance (though this Net does NOT use Morse Code -- they just talk normally -- so not to worry about Morse Code. )

Also "Young Lady" includes females of all ages from very young, to young, old, older, and oldest.  Once a Licensed Ham a female is a Young Lady forever !

A Net is comprised of a group of Ham people who get together on the Radio for various reasons --

Sometimes the Net is weather related --  Or it might be for Emergency activities --Other times it is a group in a Ham Club who are chatting -- a net can be for any of a number of reasons --

In this instance -- the net is for Licensed YLs of all ages and all levels of Ham experience from Novice to Extra and everything in between.

If you are in the Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA area, you can hop onto this net using the 442.650 repeater which is located on Signal Mountain in Chattanooga.

It has a + 5000 offset and a tone of 100.

But, if you are far far away and can't 'hit' that repeater -- you can also access it using the EchoLink Node #9058  or the AllStar Node 46077.

This YL Net meets every Monday night at 8 PM  EST

If you are a Licensed Lady Amateur Radio Operator, regardless of where you are located -- please check into the Net and meet other YLs. 

And if /when you check in because you discovered this YL Net through this DIT, please let them know. Thanks.      73 and 33

Hymn: A Mighty Fortress is our God

Today's Hymn is another well known favorite --A Mighty Fortress is our God.

The words are on the screen so sing along with the choir.

HERE'S THE LINK to A Mighty Fortress is our God




 

Brightest ever Perseid Meteor Shower tonight

Every August for several nights the famous Perseid Meteor Shower occurs.

The nights this year when there should be high rates of 'shooting stars' will be from about August 11 through 13.

But the most intense rate will be tonight, Saturday August 12.

Indeed it has been advertised as probably the brightest Perseid meteor shower ever. Wow.

So if it is not raining or cloudy in your area, get out and take a look.

The website to which we are linking today will give you more details

So with that by way of introduction
HERE'S THE LINK to the Top 10 Perseid Meteor Shower Facts

Also be sure to click through to the perseid meteor shower guide.  It tells you where to look, how long for your eyes to adapt to the dark and more. So

If you miss the click through link while reading the first link, HERE'S THE LINK to the perseid meteor shower guide.








 

27 ways to make your groceries last as long as possible

We found an interesting link that should interest many DITers -- especially those that eat    : )

Hmmmm.  I guess that means this is for everyone.

So with that by way of introduction

HERE'S THE LINK to 27 ways to make your groceries last as long as possible

Doesn't Carbon 14 dating disprove the Bible?

Dr. Andrew Snelling (PhD in Geology) answers this question in a brief but very informative video.


HERE'S THE LINK to Doesn't Carbon 14 dating disprove the Bible

Total Solar Eclipse 2017: When, Where, and How to see it (Safely)

Yes, Yes, another article about the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse.

But, this IS a big deal.

And In the region where it will be seen this year, it has not occurred for 100 years.

As you might suspect, the DIT website location is very close to the total eclipse so we are very excited about this event.

With that said, we are linking today to an excellent site that tells a lot about this eclipse.

HERE'S THE LINK to Total Solar Eclipse 2017: When, Where, and How to see it (Safely)



 

Where will you be Aug 21 for the Total Solar Eclipse?

Dr. Danny Faulkner, PhD in Astronomy, has written a very interesting article about viewing the Eclipse.

I think you will find this most helpful and informative.

Yes, we have posted many articles and links and will continue to do so concerning this amazing and rare event --

But even with all the 'hype' and articles so far

the article to which we are linking today is indeed a 'must read'!

So HERE'S THE LINK to Where will you be for the August 21 Solar Eclipse



 

Eyeglasses for Viewing the Eclipse

As you know, the Eclipse that will cross the United States on Monday October 21is going to be a humongous event.

But, beware, because

IF you look at it without glasses or even with the wrong glasses, you will be soooooo sorry and will likely experience severe and serious eye damage or permanent blindness.

And, no, the eyeglasses this dog is wearing will not work!  Nor will yours that look like that.  And definitely do not use binoculars or a telescope.

The link today will give you the information you need to know to purchase and use eyeglasses that are SAFE.

HERE'S THE LINK to Eclipse glasses: Everything you need to know




 

Hymn: Softly and Tenderly Jesus is calling

This well known and beloved Hymn used to be sung frequently in Churches as a 'Hymn of Invitation'.

And the invitation still goes out today.

What is that invitation?

Is is to come to salvation in Jesus --

which then allows that person to 'come home' and live forever in Heaven with God The Father, Jesus the Son, the Holy Spirit and everyone who has accepted God's free gift of salvation.

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosover believes in Him (Jesus) shall not perish but have everlasting life."

Jesus said: "I am the way, the truth, and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me."

Sing along with this 4 minute 31 second hymn. The words will be on the screen.

Confess your sins, Trust in Jesus to forgive your sins and accept His free gift of salvation. Give Him your life. Let Him be your God and Lord.

If you do, then when you die you will "come home" to live with Him in His Kingdom forever.

HERE'S THE LINK to Softly and Tenderly Jesus is calling

Why isn't the word Dinosaur in the Bible?

Many have asked this question.

Perhaps you have also wondered about this.

And, yes, it is true -- the word "Dinosaur" is NOT in the Bible.

Alas since dinosaurs are not mentioned in the Bible, many people think this is ‘proof’ of an ‘old earth’ of millions and millions of years.

But is that an accurate conclusion?

Actually, there is a simple reason why the term ‘dinosaur’ is not in the Bible.

So what is this simple reason? you ask.

Ok, here it is ---

Dinosaurs are not mentioned in the Bible because the name ‘Dinosaur’ was not coined until 1841.

Richard Owen was the one who originated this name.

Prior to that time they were probably called “dragons.”

To read more about this,

HERE'S THE LINK to Why isn't the word Dinosaur in the Bible

HD tour of Machu Picchu

We are linking today to a very interesting 4 min 31 sec video of some folks climbing into and taking pictures of Machu Picchu.

The elevation at this location is high and

you will notice the people are huffing and puffing because of the altitude as they hike in with their equipment.

So enjoy their efforts as you breath 'normally'

It's a pretty amazing place.

HERE'S THE LINK to an HD tour of Machu Picchu

Why Did Jesus weep?

John 11:35 is known as the shortest verse in the Bible.

What does it say?

It says "Jesus wept."

But this is not the only place where the Bible records Jesus weeping, crying, or lamenting certain situations.

So the question is -- WHY did Jesus weep -- in the instance of the shortest verse in the Bible as well as on numerous other occasions.

For an answer to this question

HERE'S THE LINK to why did Jesus weep




 

The Trinity

Have you wondered and wondered -- sometimes till your head hurt -- about The Trinity.

The Trinity:  God the Father, Jesus the Son, and The Holy Spirit.

They are separate and yet equal.

How can this be?

You have probably heard several explanations.

The one to which we are linking today is very profound and thought provoking.

This 1 minute 49 second video has very interesting insights. 

So, without further ado,

HERE'S THE LINK to That's a fact - Three in One




 

A thought for the day

This was a tweet we received from a friend of DIT

We don't know if the friend wrote it or if he just posted it from another source but it is definitely worth pondering.

Here it is:

"Unbelief 

is the one sin 

that can nail the door of Hell shut behind you 

for eternity"