http://www2.tbo.com/content/2008/dec/22/50-things-we-know...
Here's a fun list of 50 things science has taught us over the past year. #29 is unexpectedly terrifying; #31 is a perfect excuse for reading BuzzFeed at work; and #35 makes me feel really sorry for T-Rexes.
Science Buzz Scientists discover the most recently exploded supernova in our galaxy. By “baby,” they mean it exploded 26,000 years ago (Baby Supernova would also make a good band name).