Skip to content
By using Twitter’s services you agree to our Cookies Use. We and our partners operate globally and use cookies, including for analytics, personalisation, and ads.
  • Home Home Home, current page.
  • Moments Moments Moments, current page.

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Language: English
    • Bahasa Indonesia
    • Bahasa Melayu
    • Català
    • Čeština
    • Dansk
    • Deutsch
    • English UK
    • Español
    • Filipino
    • Français
    • Hrvatski
    • Italiano
    • Magyar
    • Nederlands
    • Norsk
    • Polski
    • Português
    • Română
    • Slovenčina
    • Suomi
    • Svenska
    • Tiếng Việt
    • Türkçe
    • Ελληνικά
    • Български език
    • Русский
    • Српски
    • Українська мова
    • עִבְרִית
    • العربية
    • فارسی
    • मराठी
    • हिन्दी
    • বাংলা
    • ગુજરાતી
    • தமிழ்
    • ಕನ್ನಡ
    • ภาษาไทย
    • 한국어
    • 日本語
    • 简体中文
    • 繁體中文
  • Have an account? Log in
    Have an account?
    · Forgot password?

    New to Twitter?
    Sign up
neiltyson's profile
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Verified account
@neiltyson

Tweets

Neil deGrasse TysonVerified account

@neiltyson

Astrophysicist

New York City
haydenplanetarium.org/tyson/
Joined January 2009

Tweets

  • © 2018 Twitter
  • About
  • Help Center
  • Terms
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies
  • Ads info
Dismiss
Previous
Next

Go to a person's profile

Saved searches

  • Remove
  • In this conversation
    Verified accountProtected Tweets @
Suggested users
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @
  • Verified accountProtected Tweets @

Promote this Tweet

Block

  • Tweet with a location

    You can add location information to your Tweets, such as your city or precise location, from the web and via third-party applications. You always have the option to delete your Tweet location history. Learn more

    Your lists

    Create a new list


    Under 100 characters, optional

    Privacy

    Copy link to Tweet

    Embed this Tweet

    Embed this Video

    Add this Tweet to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Add this video to your website by copying the code below. Learn more

    Hmm, there was a problem reaching the server.

    By embedding Twitter content in your website or app, you are agreeing to the Twitter Developer Agreement and Developer Policy.

    Preview

    Why you're seeing this ad

    Log in to Twitter

    · Forgot password?
    Don't have an account? Sign up »

    Sign up for Twitter

    Not on Twitter? Sign up, tune into the things you care about, and get updates as they happen.

    Sign up
    Have an account? Log in »

    Two-way (sending and receiving) short codes:

    Country Code For customers of
    United States 40404 (any)
    Canada 21212 (any)
    United Kingdom 86444 Vodafone, Orange, 3, O2
    Brazil 40404 Nextel, TIM
    Haiti 40404 Digicel, Voila
    Ireland 51210 Vodafone, O2
    India 53000 Bharti Airtel, Videocon, Reliance
    Indonesia 89887 AXIS, 3, Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata
    Italy 4880804 Wind
    3424486444 Vodafone
    » See SMS short codes for other countries

    Confirmation

     

    Welcome home!

    This timeline is where you’ll spend most of your time, getting instant updates about what matters to you.

    Tweets not working for you?

    Hover over the profile pic and click the Following button to unfollow any account.

    Say a lot with a little

    When you see a Tweet you love, tap the heart — it lets the person who wrote it know you shared the love.

    Spread the word

    The fastest way to share someone else’s Tweet with your followers is with a Retweet. Tap the icon to send it instantly.

    Join the conversation

    Add your thoughts about any Tweet with a Reply. Find a topic you’re passionate about, and jump right in.

    Learn the latest

    Get instant insight into what people are talking about now.

    Get more of what you love

    Follow more accounts to get instant updates about topics you care about.

    Find what's happening

    See the latest conversations about any topic instantly.

    Never miss a Moment

    Catch up instantly on the best stories happening as they unfold.

    Neil deGrasse Tyson‏Verified account @neiltyson 5 Mar 2013

    Using industry averages, it costs about five dollars of fitness center usage to burn off the calories from a 99¢ jelly donut.

    8:09 AM - 5 Mar 2013
    • 3,675 Retweets
    • 974 Likes
    • Nathaniel V. KELSO Aaron Stanton Izzy Rock Jenny Molinari Martina Luzar SOsBestBurgers Damla Seçkin Richard B. Miller Paul Andrews
    259 replies 3,675 retweets 974 likes
      1. Cap Watkins‏ @cap 5 Mar 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson Can I just pay $5.99 for the donut and have the calories burned off for me?

        0 replies 2 retweets 9 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. James Thompson‏Verified account @JColossus 5 Mar 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson We have 2 make donuts more expensive. It's the only way

        0 replies 3 retweets 2 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. YouPorn Katie  🐝‏Verified account @YouPorn 5 Mar 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson How is that in time spent having sex?

        3 replies 2 retweets 2 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. Alex Mikos‏ @DudeMcnude 5 Mar 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson Delicious going in. Expensive going out.

        1 reply 3 retweets 1 like
      3. 1 more reply
      1. Hope 4 Maine Kids?‏ @SavingMila4 5 Mar 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson Y is #Berendzen #NASA Director? http://www.cyberwarzone.com/american-university%E2%80%99s-impunity-child-porn … Boasted of #childporn stash & 4yo sex slave in cage http://www.awolau.org/2011/11/30/aus-forgotten-president-notes-from-a-troubled-career/ …

        0 replies 2 retweets 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. New conversation
      2. A.J. Kandy‏ @AJKandy 5 Mar 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson Doesn't that suggest that junk food is underpriced?

        2 replies 0 retweets 2 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. New conversation
      2. Sunfell‏ @Sunfell 5 Mar 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson The takeaway: Save money, skip the donut.

        1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
      3. 1 more reply
      1. Billy Clint‏ @Billy_Clint 7 Mar 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson @TheIzzyRock Good thing all u need is a $20 pull up bar and some resistance bands to stay diesel.

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Jack Ketch‏ @JackKetch1 6 Mar 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson Are we more efficient if we eat fancy more-expensive doughnuts?

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Zen Staring Into the Abyss  ⚫️ 👀‏ @Zenkitty714 5 Mar 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson That's it, I'm cancelling my gym membership. I'll lose more weight AND save money by just not eating any more donuts. Oh, wait...

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Jeremy Addis-Mills‏ @JAddisMills 5 Mar 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        RT @neiltyson: Using industry averages, it costs about five dollars of fitness center usage to burn off the calories from a 99¢ jelly donut.

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. dsicle‏ @dsicle 5 Mar 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson So, you're saying the deliciousness of a jelly donut is worth about $4, or four times it's cost? Hmm, great value!

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Jimmy Fricke‏ @jvfricke 5 Mar 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson What an evolutionary triumph when we can complain about something that is endlessly plentiful, full of energy and near free.

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. BikeBike‏ @BikeBikeYYC 5 Mar 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson Or you could go for a free bike ride for 2 hrs. :)

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. Savraj Singh‏ @savraj 5 Mar 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson please show your math via spreadsheet or http://instacalc.com  @betterexplained

        0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo
      1. the.LIFE Files‏ @thelifefiles 5 Mar 2013
        Replying to @neiltyson

        RT @neiltyson Using industry averages, it costs about five dollars of fitness center usage to burn off the calories from a 99¢ jelly donut.

        0 replies 1 retweet 0 likes
        Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. Undo
        Undo

    Loading seems to be taking a while.

    Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

      Promoted Tweet

      false

      • © 2018 Twitter
      • About
      • Help Center
      • Terms
      • Privacy policy
      • Cookies
      • Ads info