Sunday Hymn: When the Roll is called up yonder

Another favorite of many.

The words are provided.

The Pianist is Natalie Raynes

HERE'S THE LINK TO When the Roll is called up yonder
 

 

 

Hear the other worldly sounds of skating on thin ice

Who would skate on thin ice? you ask.

Well, I wondered about that also.

But apparently is a popular thing to do.

Today's click through will explain and show you.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Hear the other worldly sounds of skating on thin ice

 

 
 

Greenland and Iceland Compared

 

 

 

 

 

 

Several DIT'ers have been to both places and will find today's DIT very interesting.

But, even if you have not been to these rather remote locations

you will find this short video very interesting.

It is definitely a Must Watch !!!

HERE'S THE LINK TO Greenland and Iceland Compared

 

 

 

The Teaching Universe

“The heavens declare the glory of God;
and the firmament sheweth His handywork.
Day unto day uttereth speech,
and night unto night sheweth knowledge”
               (Psalm 19:1,2).

For a brief explanation of this verse from the Book of Psalms

HERE'S THE LINK TO The Teaching Universe

 

 
 

Inside the Svalbard Seed Vault

Seed Vault?

What is that?

Where is it?

And why is there a seed vault anyway?

Today's Click Through has these answers and more.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Inside the Svalbard Seed Vault

 

 
 

Why do electric plugs have holes?

You might not have noticed until today's DIT called your attention to it

but have you noticed that electric plugs have holes?

I hadn't paid any attention to them either.

But now that we have mentioned them -- the next question is

WHY do electric plugs have holes?

The answer will probably surprise you.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Why do electric plugs have holes?

 

 

 
 

Tower imploded with smoke monster created

Wow!   This is amazing.

The implosion is enough to be worth the viewing

but the smoke monster that was created is really something else.

Check this out.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Tower imploded with smoke monster created

 

 
 

Sunday Hymn: Nearer My God To Thee

Another favorite of many.

The words are provided.

Sing or hum along or just listen

HERE'S THE LINK TO Nearer my God to Thee

 

 
 

Riding to the top of the Gateway Arch in the Tram Car

It's Saturday and since most of us are still locked down because of the virus and can't go anywhere

let's take a vicarious vacation to St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

And specifically let's go to the top of the big famous Arch

And see what we can see of St. Louis.

In the past few years the old tram car to the top has been updated and replaced.

We will be riding in the new car.

Check this out.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Riding to the top of the Gateway Arch in the Tram Car: What it's like and what you can see of St. Louis

 

 
 

White as Snow

Since The groundhog saw his shadow in the location in which this DIT'er lives

We are still having 6 more weeks of winter.

And in many places that mean SNOW.

But did you know that there are many places in the Bible where Snow is mentioned?

Yes, thought you did.

Today let's look at one of those places in our brief devotional thought.

HERE"S THE LINK TO White as snow

 

 
 

What's the Northernmost town in the World?

Well, yesterday we saw a really really cold area producing an ice volcano.

Today let's go to another cold location.

I think you will find this interesting

And several DIT'ers have actually been there -- so I know they will find this interesting.

HERE'S THE LINK TO What's the Northernmost town in the World?

 

 
 

The Ice volcano is growing in Letchworth State Park

 

A friend of DIT (Daily Interesting Things) found this link and told us about it.

What is it? You ask.

Well as the article accompanying the video states:

There is a fountain in the middle of a pond in Letchworth State park.

This park is located in NY state, near Rochester.

In the winter time the water freezes and

Well Check this out

HERE'S THE LINK TO The Ice volcano is growing in Letchworth State Park

 

 

What's it like to ride in the world's fastest zip line!

Well since you are probably not going to buy a private Jet after seeing yesterday's DIT

but

you probably still want to fly through the air --

so today's DIT will give you a chance.

So without further ado

HERE'S THE LINK TO What's it like to ride in the world's fastest zip line!

 

 
 

The Real cost of Owning a Private Jet

 

 

 

 

Hmmm

Have you been thinking about having a private Jet to whisk you here and there?

Well before you get out your check book

Check out this link.

You might want to put the checkbook back in the drawer.

HERE'S THE LINK TO The Real cost of Owning a Private Jet

 

 

Sunday Hymn: Love lifted me

Here are the words:  Sing or hum along   

And HERE'S THE LINK to the music

 

I was sinking deep in sin, Far from the peaceful shore,
Very deeply stained within, Sinking to rise no more;
But the Master of the sea Heard my despairing cry,
From the waters lifted me, Now safe am I.
Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help, Love lifted me.
Love lifted me! Love lifted me!
When nothing else could help, Love lifted me.

2 All my heart to Him I give,
Ever to Him I'll cling,
In His blessed presence live,
Ever His praises sing.
Love so mighty and so true
Merits my soul's best songs;
Faithful, loving service, too,
To Him belongs. [Refrain]

3 Souls in danger, look above,
Jesus completely saves;
He will lift you by His love
Out of the angry waves.
He's the Master of the sea,
Billows His will obey;
He your Savior wants to be–
Be saved today. [Refrain]

HERE'S THE LINK TO Love Lifted me

 

 

Vanderbilt's Biltmore Estate

Now this is a house! 

Or maybe a mansion -- or maybe a Castle.

It has 43 bathrooms and took 6 years to build.

Today's click through will give you some amazing views and details.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Vanderbilt's Biltmore Estate: 6 years to build, 43 bathrooms

 

 

 

 
 

The Unknown Creator

 

“He was in the world,
and the world was made by Him,
and the world knew Him not”
         John 1: 10 kjv

This verse is even more profound than on first reading.

For a brief explanation as to Why it is such an important verse

HERE'S THE LINK to The Unknown Creator

 

 

 

 
 

Inside the other Channel Tunnel you don't normally see

Well, it is time for another vicarious trip.

And actually, this is a trip you probably would not be able to do even if you were able to travel.

What is it? you ask.

Well, as you know, there is an underwater tunnel that goes from England (Britain) to France.

You can ride in it using the high speed Train.

Actually there are 3 tunnels, 

two which you might ride in using the train

but the third one is the one we will visit today.

It is the tunnel you don't normally see but it is absolutely essential.

It's purpose is to provide access to the two train tunnels for maintenance, evacuations, and more.

Fascinating.

Check this out.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Inside the other Channel Tunnel you don't normally see

 

 
 

Take me home, Country Roads - The Petersons

 

 

 

 

 

Time for some fun music.

And this one is a favorite of many.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Take me home, Country Roads - The Petersons

 

 

The Amazing Triple Spiral (15,000 Dominoes)

 

Folks are usually fascinated by the various domino falling antics.

And today's is one of the most colorful and involved.

I am always amazed at how much time it takes to create the structure

and then the short time it takes to demolish it.

But it is still fascinating.

So check this one out.

HERE'S THE LINK TO The Amazing triple spiral 15,000 dominoes

 

 

Fultondale Family finds five of seven pets after tornado destroys home

 

About a week ago (Monday Night/Tuesday Morning Jan 25-26/2021)

a big big big tornado went through Fultondale Alabama.

It caused a LOT of destruction.

But for one family, the one which we will see today,

One good thing happened

which is that they found 5 of their 7 pets.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Fultondale Family finds five of seven pets after tornado destroys home

 

 

Sunday Anthem: Praise to the Lord

Sung by the Concordia Choir

This is another favorite of many.

Sing or hum along

or just listen.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Praise to the Lord by the Concordia Choir

 

 
 

Helicopter Tour of Mt. Everest stunning views of Himalayas in Nepal

 

You are probably not doing a lot of traveling because of the many areas in lockdown.

 

And even if you weren't in lockdown you probably had no plans to climb Mt. Everest.

But today we can do a virtual trip to the mountain

in a helicopter.

Check this out.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Helicopter Tour of Mt. Everest

 

 

 
 

How to cook bacon so it's crispy, tender, and the most perfect ever

 

 

 

 

 

Cooking bacon so it is crispy and tender and perfect has never been the result of my various attempts to cook bacon.

So I had basically stopped trying

until

I found today's click through.

Check this out.

HERE'S THE LINK TO How to cook bacon so it's crispy, tender, and the most perfect ever

 

 
 

Entire Illinois Neighborhood built from Sears Homes

Many things are 'no longer'

and the famous Sears Catalog

and even the Sears stores are in that category.

But did you know that you used to be able to order a house from the Sears Catalog?

No kidding.

In fact my mother would often comment, every time I bought a new car,

that in her day you could buy an entire house from the Sears Catalog for less than what I was paying for the car.

Well,

those days are gone.

But many of those houses remain.

Check this out.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Entire Illinois Neighborhood built from Sears Homes

 

 
 

Vin Scully calls Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run

 

As you probably know

The famous Baseball star, Hank Aaron, passed away a few days ago.

He is remembered for many things

but perhaps the most famous thing for which most people remember him

was when he hit home run 715 on April 8, 1974 in the Braves v. Dodgers game.

Today's click through shows that momentous event.

HERE'S THE LINK TO Vin Scully calls Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run

 

 

Today is Groundhog day

Yes, today is the day -- when we find out if winter continues or Spring comes soon.

According to Wikipedia: "Groundhog Day is a popular tradition celebrated in Canada and the United States on 2 February.
It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day sees its shadow due to clear weather, it will retreat to its den and winter will persist for six more weeks,
and if it does not see its shadow because of cloudiness, spring will arrive early."

Surely you have seen the famous movie (pictured here) that depicts this event in a Hilarious way --- If you haven't, you really need to see it asap.

There are several Groundhogs in the US who predict this event for us, the most famous being the Punxsutawney Groundhog.

So what happens on Groundhog day at the Punxsutawney location?

HERE'S THE LINK TO tell you what happens on Groundhog day at the Punxsutawney location

 

 
 

Hole in One without touching the ground

OK all you golfers out there

and even you wanna be golfers

you are going to love today's click through.

Yes it really was / is a hole in one and it never touched the ground.

How can this be?

To find out

HERE'S THE LINK TO Hole in one without touching the ground and winning Porsche