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    Neil deGrasse Tyson‏Verified account @neiltyson 8 Jan 2013

    Not enough people pause...pic.twitter.com/wDdf6IYF

    6:44 AM - 8 Jan 2013
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      2. Joshua Insert Halloween Themed Nickname Here Conti‏ @analoguepilot 8 Jan 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson why a doily? that thing was made by a giant paper machine somewhere. how about pausing to watch the stars or something instead?

        3 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
      3. Brian Linzy‏ @brianlinzy 8 Jan 2013
        Replying to @analoguepilot

        @analoguepilot You're suggesting the director of a planetarium should spend more time looking at the stars? cc: @neiltyson

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      2. Khaled  🇸🇦‏ @khaled 8 Jan 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson and I learned a new word. #doily

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      1. Jimmy Delaney‏ @jdelaney142 7 Mar 2013
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        “@neiltyson: Not enough people pause... pic.twitter.com/wsBHTUKMTO” @DangerLass

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      1. Kimberly‏ @_kimberlyj 8 Jan 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson agreed. Doilies are the focal point of my March wedding table centerpieces. I have to have this! It would mean the world to me.

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      1. ez  📎‏ @ezchili 8 Jan 2013
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        @neiltyson "Look at my doily, my doily is amazing."

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      1. Bubby Katz‏ @BubbyKatz 8 Jan 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        f you are willing to write on it, it's a fancy napkin. My granny crocheted doilies... I have twitter. @neiltysonpic.twitter.com/JSPMrMRy

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      2. SpocksSmarterBrother‏ @prodigyat9 8 Jan 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson ok dude, you're getting a bit involved with that doily. :-)

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      1. Silivrengamer‏ @silivrengamer 15 Nov 2013
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        @neiltyson :D I learned recently that crocheting (and knitting too) can easily demonstrate hyperbolic geometry. Way cool.

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      1. Silivrengamer‏ @silivrengamer 15 Nov 2013
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        “@neiltyson: Not enough people pause... pic.twitter.com/CjWxBrZhHA” whaaaaat!? :D

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      1. Fresheyes 55‏ @fresheyes55 17 Feb 2013
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        “@neiltyson: Not enough people pause... pic.twitter.com/M0usa31o” #TruDat

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      1. David Rivera‏ @DavidLRivera 6 Feb 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson hmm ... yes, intricate

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      1. Bond No. 9 Fragrance‏ @Bond_no9 2 Feb 2013
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        @neiltyson Agreed! They are so underrated! They need a comeback...

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      1. Brendan‏ @BrendansBrain 17 Jan 2013
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        @neiltyson What kind of pen did you use here? Fountain pen with a 1.1 or 1.5 nib? What ink is that? Thanks!

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      1. mass lady‏ @masslady06 17 Jan 2013
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        @neiltyson I use doilies to lay on chocolate torte and shake powdered sugar on to make beautiful designs.

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      1. Jack Thak‏ @deepbelches 17 Jan 2013
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        @neiltyson forgot to send this to you when I originally saw this tweet. From Brussels.pic.twitter.com/ixL5kaoR

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