In 1859 a massive solar flare spewed electrified gas and subatomic particles toward Earth, wreaking havoc on telegraph networks.
On the mor… See more

Compared to today’s information superhighway, the telegraph system in 1859 … See more

When telegraphs did come back on line, many were filled with vivid accounts of the celestial light show that had been witnessed the night before. Newspapers from Franc… See more

Most everyone agrees the universe began with a massive expansion, billions and billions of years ago, and it continues to expand with every passing second. The world's lea… See more