TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A Manhattan‑sized interstellar object just got weird: Atlas 3I is accelerating in ways gravity alone can’t explain and shining bluer than the Sun. We unpack what those signals really mean, why a comet’s outgassing is still the benchmark explanation, and how a December window could settle the debate with clearer measurements. Yes, Avi Loeb floats the “alien engine” idea; we stress‑test that claim against spectroscopy, trajectory modeling, and the history of tricky small‑bod...
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TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A Manhattan‑sized interstellar object just got weird: Atlas 3I is accelerating in ways gravity alone can’t explain and shining bluer than the Sun. We unpack what those signals really mean, why a comet’s outgassing is still the benchmark explanation, and how a December window could settle the debate with clearer measurements. Yes, Avi Loeb floats the “alien engine” idea; we stress‑test that claim against spectroscopy, trajectory modeling, and the history of tricky small‑bod...
Hollywood sequels, messy comebacks, and a coaching cliffhanger
An Americanist
10 minutes
3 weeks ago
Hollywood sequels, messy comebacks, and a coaching cliffhanger
TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Sequels, scandals, and sideline drama meet at the crossroads of second chances. We dive into reports that Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ follow-up is moving ahead in Rome with a completely new cast, unpacking why a clean slate might be the boldest—and riskiest—choice. From the challenge of recasting Jesus to the tightrope between artistry and controversy, we explore what it would take for a sacred story to feel fresh without losing its gravity. We also tackle the liste...
An Americanist
TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A Manhattan‑sized interstellar object just got weird: Atlas 3I is accelerating in ways gravity alone can’t explain and shining bluer than the Sun. We unpack what those signals really mean, why a comet’s outgassing is still the benchmark explanation, and how a December window could settle the debate with clearer measurements. Yes, Avi Loeb floats the “alien engine” idea; we stress‑test that claim against spectroscopy, trajectory modeling, and the history of tricky small‑bod...
