Atlas V Rocket Sonic Shockwave

Solar Dynamics Observatory Launch, Feb 11, 2010

A sun dog is a prismatic bright spot in the sky caused by sun shining through ice crystals. The Atlas V rocket exceeded the speed of sound in this layer of ice crystals, making the shock wave visible from the ground.

Best viewed in 720p, happens around the 1:52 mark

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Americans are ‘most attractive’ people in the world, poll finds

The United States, home to George Clooney and Jessica Simpson, came top in a poll of more than 5,000 globe-trotting Britons.

In second place was Brazil while Spain, which boasts Hollywood actress Penelope Cruz as one of its natives, was third.

Blonde, tanned surfers of Australia saw it voted into fourth place, while Italy came fifth.

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Since America is first and Brazil and second, I guess that means the baby that Tom Brady and Gisele had is one good looking kid.

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