Lowdown: Neil deGrasse Tyson is Sold Out, So Here are Some of His Finest Tweets

Well, Neil deGrasse Tyson, one of the most famous scientists in the world, is in Humboldt Tuesday — he will be blowing minds at the Van Duzer Theatre, if you somehow didn’t know. And, of course, the event is sold out. Planning ahead is not very Humboldt, but sometimes it pays off.

So, for the rest of us, we will have to settle for these handful of above average tweets chosen by LoCO staff based on whether they made us go “heh” or not. Enjoy! (Other less-sold out Tuesday events below) -AG:

If you're curious: First mammals to orbit Earth, in order: Dog, Guinea Pig, Mouse, Russian Human, Chimpanzee, American Human.
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) April 12, 2015

Superstition Knows No Bounds: Near the campus of MIT in Boston, the 17-floor Microsoft NERD center is missing a 13th floor.
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) September 24, 2013

Some educators, who are quick to say "These students just don't want to learn”, should instead be saying "I suck at my job”.
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) January 8, 2014

A H R B Q D W E F L M N S X G I J K O P C T V Y U Z -- Gotta love what the alphabet looks like in alphabetical order.
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) October 20, 2012

Does it disturb anyone else that "The Los Angeles Angels" baseball team translates directly to "The The Angels Angels"?
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) July 11, 2012

In Terminator, only living things can time-travel. But hair is dead. So Arnold should've landed in LA not only naked but bald
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) December 8, 2010

The question -- What would Pinocchio's nose do if he declared, "My nose is about to grow!"? -- has no answer in his universe
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) October 29, 2013

Just to settle it once and for all: Which came first the Chicken or the Egg? The Egg -- laid by a bird that was not a Chicken
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) January 29, 2013

According to the song, Rudolph's nose is shiny, which means it reflects rather than emits light. Useless for navigating fog.
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) December 25, 2011

Imagine a world in which we are all enlightened by objective truths rather than offended by them.
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) December 27, 2014

EVENTS (SUBMIT YOURS!)

The Banff Mountain Festival 2015 World Tour

Arcata Theatre Lounge / 6 p.m. / $20

"Meet the world’s top adventurers. Listen to their stories. Relive their challenges. Reconnect with adventure. Sponsored by Adventures Edge."

613-3030 / Web site

Neil deGrasse Tyson (SOLD OUT)

Van Duzer Theater / 8 p.m. / $65

Host of the 21st century reboot of Carl Sagan's landmark television series COSMOS, Tyson's work delves into big subjects from exploding stars and dwarf galaxies to the structure of our Milky Way.

826-3928 / Web site

Pete Ciotti Trio

The Jam / 9:30 p.m. / $10 / 21+

Featuring Wil Blades from San Francisco and Andy Coe from Seattle.

822-5266 / Web site

Visual Storytelling: The Complete Infographic Toolkit for Nonprofits

See Event Description / 10-11:30 a.m. / $160 / $140 NorCAN Members

442-2993 / norcan@hafoundation.org / Web site

What Will You Make Of It? Call for Participation

SCRAP Humboldt / 11 a.m.-6 p.m. / Free

Have you always wanted to paint a glitter unicorn on obsolete technology? SCRAP Humboldt seeks community participation in an art exhibit featuring mythical creatures in all their forms, rendered on a material that has become equally as mythical and unseen.a

822-2452 / info@scraphumboldt.org / Web site

Ping Pong

Logger Bar / noon / 21+

Sometimes The Logger Bar sets up ping pong tables. This is one of those times. Get your Gump on.

668-5000 / Web site

Game Night

Crush / 5 p.m.

Don't be bored. Play board games.

The Art of Painting and Drinking

Paul's Live From New York (Eureka) / 6-8 p.m. / $25 / 21+

A local artist guides participates through a step-by-step painting. No experience is necessary. All painting materials are included in the ticket price.

362-9933 / info@modernskillz.com / Web site

The Undercovers

Mad River Brewery Tasting Room / 6 p.m.-9 a.m.

Local cover band.

668-4151 / Web site

Bedtime Stories and a GREEN Craft

Arcata Scoop / 6 p.m.

825-7266 /

Humboldt Cribbage Club

Moose Lodge / 6:15 p.m. / $8

Muggins! Get your weekly crib on.

444-3161 /

Gentleman's Agreement (1947)

Humboldt County Library / 6:30 p.m.

Based on the Book Film Series: A highly respected writer is recruited by a national magazine to write a series of articles on anti-Semitism. Starring Gregory Peck. Hosted by Michael Cooley.

269-1900 / Web site