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Every minute, several huge “snowballs” break up as they approach the Earth and deposit a large cloud of water vapor in Earth’s upper atmosphere. That’s the startling finding that world-renowned physicist Louis A. Frank came to after studying the images from the Dynamics Explorer 1 spacecraft. His conclusion, based on data acquired at the limits of detection, created a storm of controversy among scientists. This is the story that was told in The Big Splash, published in 1990. But, the story does not end there.

I’m Melissa Tittl, writer and producer of all things science-fiction and science-fact. Every week I head to my favorite watering hole, “Cosmic Cantina” and belly-up to the bar with my two co-hosts—Josh Golembeske and Matt O’Connor, creative producers in the world of weird. Together we share the latest news, our personal experiences as well as new information regarding aliens, Bigfoot, ghosts, ancient cultures and anything from the unseen world that needs illuminating. If you’re into this vibe, looking for a new perspective on your current reality, or just in need of a few cool ...