A twice-weekly sharing of eco-shwag.
Today’s giveaway is a DVD copy of “How the Earth Was Made.” It’s one of The History Channel’s three most popular specials, released on DVD for Earth Day earlier this year.
Here’s the channel’s description for “How the Earth Was Made”:
From a seething, hellish mass of molten rock to the inviting world that cradles life today, discover the cataclysmic events that set the stage for life. Based on recent findings by renowned scientists and filmed on location across the globe, HOW THE EARTH WAS MADE puts the “Gee!” in geology. Visit sites planet-wide where you can still see evidence of Earth’s birthing process. Meet scientists at the leading edge of discovery. Thrill to the awesome power and unimaginable time-scale of world formation.
I’ll be honest and say I forced myself to watch the first 27 mins, then gave up. That’s not to say the film isn’t interesting. We have scientists excitingly trying to figure out the age of the earth. There are exciting debates over how old the earth is. There are exciting fights pitting science vs. scripture. And there’s an exciting description of “deep time” — aka a very, very, very long time.
I’m just not the kind of person who finds The History Channel terribly exciting. I mean, I AM interested in exactly how old the earth is, and I’m even vaguely curious about the plate tectonic process. I’m just not THAT interested or curious.
I am, however, sorta psyched that the DVD came in 100% post consumer recycled packaging.
Are you a fan of The History Channel? Comment or email by Sunday to get into the drawing, which’ll happen Monday. US addresses only.
May 14th, 2008 at 9:52 am
My son just graduated from college, he is and always has been into geology. I’d love to be in the drawing!
May 14th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Hello! If it isn’t baseball on in our home, then it is the history or discovery channel. My husband and 16 yeard old son love watching anything on these channels. I would enjoy surprising them with this
DVD. Please enter my name in your drawing hat. I always appreciate it…..Cindi (it would be a great
father’s day gift)!
May 14th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
It’s about time we started using 100% post consumer recycled packaging. Now all we need to do is get rid of all that plastic we use for packaging good. This DVD looks awesome!
May 14th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Please enter me–thanks.
May 14th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Count me in! My husband loves the History Channel, and I’ve always loved plate tectonics. Seriously.
May 14th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
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I like watching the History Channel
May 14th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
Sounds cool - I’m a geology dork. Could you please enter me in the drawing? Thanks!
May 15th, 2008 at 6:20 am
Thanks…I know my husband would enjoy watching this.
May 15th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Ooo! Pretty Please, I’m obsessed with earth sciences and cosmology.
May 15th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Add me too please!
May 15th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Please add me to the list. My husband LOVES to watch the History Channel and his birthday’s coming up soon in June. I like these types of programs too!
May 15th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Sounds pretty fascinating…Thanks Siel!
May 16th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
I love watching these types of shows - I find them very interesting! Thank you for the giveaway!
May 16th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
I’m fascinated by things like this. Enter me please.
May 25th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Tamara is the lucky winner –