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Springsteen's Darkest Days Explored in New Biopic

Originally Published 2 months ago — by Rolling Stone

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ is a dark, character-driven biopic focusing on a pivotal year in Bruce Springsteen's life before his rise to superstardom, highlighting his artistic struggles, personal demons, and the making of his album Nebraska, with Jeremy Allen White portraying a moody, introspective Bruce.

"Total Solar Eclipse: Transforming U.S. Cities in Timelapse Videos and Photos"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Hill

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Timelapse videos captured the total solar eclipse as it passed over several U.S. cities, plunging them into darkness and prompting street lights to turn on. Crowds gathered to witness the event, with some areas experiencing less-than-ideal viewing conditions due to clouds. Despite this, the eclipse was still impressive to witness. The next total solar eclipse visible in the U.S. is projected to occur on August 23, 2044.

"Your Guide to Experiencing the Total Solar Eclipse in Greater Cleveland"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by cleveland.com

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On Monday afternoon, Greater Cleveland will experience a total solar eclipse as the moon passes between the sun and Earth, causing the skies to go dark for nearly four minutes. This rare event is generating excitement akin to a Super Bowl and will provide a unique celestial experience for the region.

"FAA Warns of Increased Traffic and Travel Delays During Solar Eclipses"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Weather Channel

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Researchers found that traffic accidents increased during the 2017 solar eclipse, prompting questions about the role of darkness in these incidents. As another eclipse approaches, people are wondering if they should expect a similar spike in traffic incidents.

"Maximizing Your Experience: The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Guide"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Space.com

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The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, is anticipated to be a remarkable event for North America, with several unique features making it stand out. It will be the longest U.S. total solar eclipse since 1806, occurring at solar maximum, and the darkest in 217 years. Additionally, there's a possibility of a visible comet during totality, and it is expected to be the most-watched total solar eclipse ever in North America, with about 31 million people living inside the path of totality.

Embracing the Winter Solstice: Celebrating the Shortest Day with Artificial Light

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Anchorage Daily News

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As the winter solstice brings the shortest daylight day of the year, residents of Anchorage, Alaska, are dealing with just over 5 hours of sunlight. The dark and gloomy winter season can have a significant impact on people's moods, with the lack of natural light causing feelings of gloom and haze. However, the city's artificial lights, including neon signs, holiday displays, and illuminated roadways, provide a contrast to the darkness. Despite the challenges, Anchorage residents are looking forward to gaining a few seconds of daylight and anticipating a brighter future.

Revealing the Chilling Truth: Titanic Sub's Final Moments and Haunting Past

Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ

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Frightening new details have emerged about the doomed Titanic submersible, revealing that the five passengers were trapped in darkness throughout their descent into the North Atlantic Ocean. The CEO of OceanGate, Stockton Rush, turned off all the floodlights to conserve battery power, leaving the passengers with only minimal illumination from marine organisms and laptop screens. The passengers were advised to download their favorite tunes for the four-hour expedition, but country music was prohibited. One passenger, Christine Dawood, who was originally scheduled to go on the trip in 2019 but was replaced by her son due to COVID, shared these details after attending a safety tutorial.

Revisiting 'The Boogeyman': A Stephen King-inspired Horror Film.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Vulture

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The Boogeyman, adapted from a Stephen King short story, is a horror movie dominated by deep shadows and pools of darkness, with a malevolent demon that remains mostly undefined. The film's bleakness and silence make an effective visual metaphor for grief, but the generic characters and empty script prevent the stylistic conceit from working. The movie's darkness and silence feel less like a challenge to the characters and more like a comment on the movie's general vaporousness.

The Truth Behind Closed Eyes: Revealed.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Jerusalem Post

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When we close our eyes in total darkness, we see a dark shade of gray called eigengrau, which is a result of how our brains process visual information. The perception of color is created by the retina or its neural connections with the brain. As time passes and we keep our eyes closed, the gray seems to gradually lighten or even appear to have touches of color in it.