The rare and amazing events happening in space in 2019

January 8, 2019

Solar & lunar eclipses, planetary flybys, and other rare events in space are making 2019 the year to look skyward. In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks at all the cool things that are happening in the sky this year that can’t be missed. We talk to renowned astronomer Andrew Fraknoi, professor at the Fromm Institute for Lifelong Learning at San Francisco State University, about what specific events we will see in the sky this year and what’s the best way to view them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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There’s a deadly oasis in the Sahara Desert

In the desert, any patch of green may seem like a lifesaver, with water and shade. But for some places in the Sahara Desert, an oasis may not be so for all who travel there. For underneath the lush exterior, something more sinister waits.

‘The Tudors’ (Netflix)

This series is set in England during the Reign of King Henry VIII in the 16th century. “The Tudors” follows the young king as he has to deal with conflicts inside and outside of his kingdom. If you decide to check out this series, you might recognize familiar faces such as Henry Cavill from “Man of Steel” and Natalie Dormer from “Game of Thrones.” This title is available to stream on Netflix.

Komando Dash Cam Pro now with Night Vision!

The new Komando Dash Cam Pro now has night vision! Record video from your card in HD 1080p, even at night. Have the evidence you need in the event of an accident or capture still images from a beautiful scenic drive. Get your Komando Dash Cam Pro in my shop today!

Block unwanted robocalls

Unsolicited robocalls have become a bit of an epidemic lately. A recent study shows that the number of spam calls has been rising across the country at an extremely rapid pace. Here are 3 ways to help stop them!

How to manage devices for Apple Music

If you’re an Apple Music subscriber, you might be running into a snag. In this Komando.com Flash Tip, we help you avoid reaching your device limit to keep the music playing.

Check out this weird Swiss sport that's a cross between baseball and golf

Unless you’ve spent some time in Switzerland, you probably have never heard of “Hornussen.” It’s this weird sport that looks like a mix of baseball and golf, and you play it with this really long, whip-like stick. Watch this video to see how it’s played.

ULTRA-RARE footage of the most famous fighter pilot ever

If you’re interested in history or aviation, you cannot miss this footage. It was just posted online, and I’ve never seen anything like it. It’s from 1917, and it’s an up-close and personal look at the most legendary combat pilot who ever lived, the infamous Red Baron, Manfred Von Richthofen. Watch the extremely rare, extremely old footage and relive history.

Watch the beautiful, controversial body image video that created a firestorm online

When you’re sitting at home on your computer or tablet, it’s so easy to add your commentary to the popular issues of the day. That’s one of the things I love about the Internet. But there’s a dark side. I’ve been on the receiving end of some outrageous online comments so I can relate to this woman. Watch her excellent video about body image and cyberbullying.

Watch an old-fashioned scythe DESTROY a modern weed wacker in a race

It seems like in our endless quest to improve our lives with technology, we sometimes end up just making things worse! Exhibit A: the scythe. It’s thousands of years old, but we still can’t make a handheld machine that cuts grass as fast! Watch an experienced landscaper go head-to-head with the British scythe champion.

One guy set up a hidden camera in his hotel room. You'll be shocked at what it recorded

Do you ever leave items laid out in your hotel room while you’re away? You might want to stop – but only if this hidden camera video is any indicator. This happened at a “brand named” hotel. Watch what happened in this outrageous video.