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Neil deGrasse Tyson
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    Neil deGrasse Tyson‏Verified account @neiltyson 23 Dec 2014

    Every time a song artist dies, a light in the universe dims. But in memory grows brighter than before. Joe Cocker (1944-2014)

    4:28 AM - 23 Dec 2014
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    • soundstupidz ~ Barbara Anderson Danielle Yates Juliette Hodges (Qu)een'sane 🌸 Prescribed Trust Beth Court Emilie Wetzig
    88 replies 1,639 retweets 3,613 likes
      1. ~*~MarilynFan~*~‏ @TheOtherRosie 26 Dec 2014
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        @neiltyson @Redone68 So sad. #RIPJoe

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      1. Gòmez de la Sorna‏ @odradek1 23 Dec 2014
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        @neiltyson Supernova, You can leave your heat on.

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      2. Chris Robbins‏ @Chris_Robbins 23 Dec 2014
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        @neiltyson -is that science fact?

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      1. robbieknight‏ @robbieknight 23 Dec 2014
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        @neiltyson Science AND poetry. Thanks, Neil. And happy holidays!

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      1. Luis Ribba Guajardo‏ @LRibbaGeo 23 Dec 2014
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        @neiltysonpic.twitter.com/NRDoWOQ4VX

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      1. Özlem AKGÜL‏ @ozlemakgul2000 12 Jan 2015
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        @neiltyson you are my idol. You are the my Polaris. You show me my path. THANK YOU!!

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      1. Dona Lynette Stewart‏ @donalynette 27 Dec 2014
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        @neiltyson @MoffittJill wished more cared before they died

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      1. ~*~MarilynFan~*~‏ @TheOtherRosie 26 Dec 2014
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        @neiltyson @Redone68 Poetry & music do not require facts of their existence. : )

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      1. Lyle Demery‏ @lyle1958 23 Dec 2014
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        RT @neiltyson: Every time a song artist dies, a light in the universe dims. But in memory grows brighter than before. Joe Cocker (1944-2014)

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      1. Sarcastic Small‏ @PoliticoCryzis 23 Dec 2014
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        @neiltyson The only life you can have after death, and how marvelous it is when the memories you leave behind are such.

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      1. Favstar NSFW‏ @Favstar_NSFW 23 Dec 2014
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        @neiltyson Congrats on your 250★ tweet! http://favstar.fm/t/547368074169810945 …

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      1. Mike‏ @michaelscally 23 Dec 2014
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        @neiltyson Peace http://vimeo.com/47795915 

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      1. Mick Russom‏ @mickrussom 28 Dec 2014
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        @neiltyson Yeah, but when a guy named Christ dies for all the sin in the world, you find time to trash him. But leave mohammed alone.

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      1. Edgar Vet‏ @eicvet 28 Dec 2014
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        “@neiltyson: Every time a song artist dies, a light in the universe dims. But in memory grows brighter than before. Joe Cocker (1944-2014)”

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      1. Violet W—MAGA‏ @geekiestwoman 28 Dec 2014
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        @neiltyson Well at least you didn't dare call him a SINGER, cuz he couldn't yoodle his way out of a wet paper sack. Dui bu dui?

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      1. Curmudgeoness In Training‏ @MsMelMcCurdie 26 Dec 2014
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        “@neiltyson: Every time a song artist dies, a light in the universe dims. But in memory grows brighter than before. Joe Cocker (1944-2014)”

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      1. Eric‏ @SevenSharpNine 25 Dec 2014
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        @neiltyson has no idea Cocker was this kind of writer.

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      1. Jamaine Arrington‏ @jubei_jc 24 Dec 2014
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        @neiltyson I'm discovering his music now. Didn't know he made the intro song to Wonder Years. Thanks Joe!

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