Neil deGrasse Tyson said that your mind should be blown once a day

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Neil deGrasse Tyson's idea that one should experience a mind-blowing moment daily sparked a discussion about remarkable scientific concepts. Participants shared various awe-inspiring topics, including the Gaussian integral, which demonstrates the surprising result that the integral of e^(-x^2) over all real numbers equals the square root of pi. The conversation emphasizes the importance of exploring scientific phenomena that challenge understanding and provoke wonder, highlighting how easily one can overlook the extraordinary aspects of science in daily life.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson said that your mind should be blown once a day. What are some things that has blown you mind in the realm of science that I can further look into and get my mind blown!
 
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I'm constantly blown away by the fact that I can go through days on end without being blown away by anything.
 
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Nick tringali said:
Neil deGrasse Tyson said that your mind should be blown once a day.

Poor guy.
 
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