Blog Heap o'Urantiana Links 10 June 2009

Nearby Star May Be Getting Ready to Explode, Red giant Betelgeuse has suddenly shrunk in size, which means it may soon explode in a supernova.... It's possible we're observing the beginning of Betelgeuse's final collapse now.... If so, the star, which is 600 light-years away, will already have exploded — and we'll soon be in for a spectacular, and perfectly safe, interstellar fireworks show....

An Oklahoma farm family could be the next global reality TV stars.... The Brits will be expected to attend church and help with chores around the farm.