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  • TweetieBird
    TweetieBird

    http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/video?id=8609209&syndicate=syndicate§ion=

    A BILLION DOLLARS!!!

    This explanation really helped me come to terms with these huge numbers, in a format I could understand. It says:

    • 1 million seconds is equal to 11 ½ days
    • 1 billion seconds is equal to 31 ¾ years
    • 1 trillion seconds is equal to 31,710 years

    So the difference between a million and a billion is the difference between 11 ½ days and 31 ¾ years (11.5 days vs. 11,315 days)!

  • ohiocowboy
    ohiocowboy

    Hi Tweetie! How have you been???

    Thanks for the video link. I made it clickable for you...

    http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/video?id=8609209&syndicate=syndicate§ion=

    Yes, a Billion dollars is a LOT of money! I couldn't even fathom having that much money. I sure would like to try though...

    I know that this isn't related to the Watchtower, but here is something that puts perspective on a Billion and a Trillion Dollars. You will be amazed!!!

    Here

  • Berengaria
    Berengaria

    WOW Brooklyn Heights must be dancing in the streets.

  • Band on the Run
    Band on the Run

    When I accepted law firm offers, I did not take scenic views into account. I was freaking out my first day b/c it was my first day and it seemed impossible that a JW dub could practice law at a prestigious firm. Human relations gave me a quick tour of the library, where I would spend most of my time. The walls were glass with a breathtaking view of the harbor. As I held my Greek coffee cup, I saw that I was looking down on Bethel and the factories. The building with the time and Watchtower sign were the primary eyesore in the view. I trembled.

    When they leave officially, I hope someone posts about it. I want to go down to the Battery ( lowest part of Manhattan) and say goodbye and good riddance.

    The Witnesses lucked (yes, lucked) across prime real estate. The surrounding neighborhood is so cool with a rich history. I don't understand how even Witnesses would leave the neighborhood. Of course, they are well known for their vinyl flowers.

  • Heaven
    Heaven

    Of course, they are well known for their vinyl flowers.

    Vinyl flowers.... appropriately symbolic for this religion.

  • cantleave
    cantleave

    Dr. Neil Degrasse Tyson points that fact out in this lecture

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vfOpZD4Sm8&list=HL1334399305&feature=mh_lolz

  • TweetieBird
    TweetieBird

    Thanks Ohio, I have never been techno saavy. Hope you are doing well. Check your pm.

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