Humans of New York on Instagram: "Dear New York might be the largest public art installation in decades. All of Grand Central Station has been transformed into a celebration of the diversity and humanity of New York City. As part of Dear New York, there is a Steinway Concert Grand Piano in the center of the main concourse. During the day the piano is played by some of the world’s most talented pianists, selected by @juilliardschool . But after 10 pm something magical happens. The piano is made a

Surreal Footage on Instagram: "On September 11, 2001, astronaut Frank Culbertson was the only American in space, serving as commander of Expedition 3 aboard the International Space Station. As the ISS passed over the eastern United States, Culbertson observed smoke rising from New York City, a haunting sight that led him to document the scene with a video camera. Upon learning of the attacks, Culbertson felt a profound sense of isolation and helplessness, being the sole American off-planet durin

Historical Records on Instagram: "In microgravity, when you wring a wet towel, the water doesn’t fall like it does on Earth. Instead, it sticks to the towel and the astronaut’s hands, floating around in a strange, jelly-like shape because of surface tension. This effect was shown by Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield on the International Space Station. Via: @canadianspaceagency @colchrishadfield Follow @historical___records for more content like this. #space #science #microgravity #iss #chrishadf