Martin Luther King Jr.'s Baseball Bat

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@pmarschall2470 5 жыл бұрын

I think you could probably edit this into a piece for your main channel. It touches on the idea of discovering the things that are already around you.... of missing what's present in the rush to get to a predefined destination (your gate, the security check point, the train, baggage claim, et al)... of taking a moment to reflect on the past before moving towards your own future.

@GardenGuy1943 3 жыл бұрын

@monkeyplayer1 4 жыл бұрын

I love how he is. He’s who I strive to be in life Edit: talking about Destin

@JBBrickFanatic 4 жыл бұрын

StableEntropy yes. He’s a very good influence. Sharing his passions, and joy in life. All while being a light for Jesus Christ.

@ChadSmith305 4 жыл бұрын

Destin gives me so much hope for humanity 👍🏻 thanks for sharing this with us dude

@mcleodkirk1 4 жыл бұрын

Very respectful and thoughtful post. I will be sure to check out that historic display the next time I'm there.

@SoybeanAK 5 жыл бұрын

0:34 Talked with *Johnson, not Nixon. That said, thanks for this, and I second the notion that this could be shared on the main channel. "Smarter" doesn't have to be just about science.

@SmarterEveryDay2 4 жыл бұрын

He talked with Nixon as well.

@sgraulty 4 жыл бұрын

@@SmarterEveryDay2 He spoke with Nixon when he was Vice President, but he had been assassinated by the time Nixon became president. Still cool to see the items though!

@SoybeanAK 4 жыл бұрын

@@SmarterEveryDay2 Did not know that! See, smarter!

@brierrebreaux3040 4 жыл бұрын

My friends and I were in Atlanta once getting dinner and we were waiting for a person who was meeting us at the place so we went and wondered the streets and not 2/3 blocks away we stumble across this park named after MLK and then across the street was a fire and we walked across and found out it was an eternal flame set out for him and his tomb was just behind it...it was just such a cool thing to stumble across in Atlanta

@admiralcapn 4 жыл бұрын

Less than two blocks from there is the house where he grew up, FYI.

@brierrebreaux3040 4 жыл бұрын

@@admiralcapn Wow Will have to check it out next time I'm up there

@jamesbizs 3 жыл бұрын

I live in south Florida. It’s a shame that anything here named after MLK, are places you don’t want to go unless you have no choice

@pmedic523 4 жыл бұрын

My grandpa has a bat and the handle is taped just like that one is and I used to play with as a kid visiting him. Thanks for pointing that out. I'll have to check that out next time I fly through Atlanta.

@chrislehr07 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing sadder than a picture of a kid with a dad who was shot. Great video.

@zacharyblanchard8715 4 жыл бұрын

I live in ATL and fly out of concourse E all the time and I have never stopped to look at this! I will definitely take the time to stop next time! Thank you for sharing it with us.

@DanUpshaw 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that, Destin. I live in Atlanta, and I really appreciate when I see something like this highlighted. Thank you!

@WhiltiernaAria 4 жыл бұрын

I loved how other patrons started to glance, pause, or view the exhibit items more and more as the video went on. There are so many places like that airport I've never been to, but because of you and your video, I know it exists, saw some of it, and grateful to be able to tell others who I know travel through there.

@wheremigoin 5 жыл бұрын

I can't think of any good reason not to share this with a wider audience. (Next time you're not sure, don't feel rushed; let the camera linger steadily for an extra beat so that anyone who wants to can pause and read the plaque or study the picture. You can always edit out a few seconds later if you think it's too long. That said, there was a spontaneity and an emotion that would be hard to recapture, and which I found touching, so my vote would be to release this as is rather than re-shoot or file it away. It's a gem that need not be cut or polished or compared to something possibly bigger and better. Thank you sharing it. Joe Gill

@RickLevine 5 жыл бұрын

No second channel needed. Everyone who appreciates your work needs to see this. It's a significant part of becoming smarter every day. Thanks for being the awesome geek you are.

@StaticImage 4 жыл бұрын

I love when you post random videos of your off the cuff thoughts. Thanks for sharing this.

@JonathanBates 4 жыл бұрын

Just went through Atlanta and stopped by this! Saw it and immediately thought of the video you made. Thanks for making me aware!

@xsubbie646 5 жыл бұрын

Have scanned that display many times but never stopped to digest it. Well worth sharing.

@BobbyDukeArts 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool

@LuinTathren 4 жыл бұрын

This is why I love your channels, Destin. You point out the little things that, while seemingly unimportant, carry enormous weight and significance and have a tremendous impact on our lives. Whether it be laminar flow or a small airport tribute to a truly great man, you encourage everyone to stop and smell the proverbial flowers. And while smelling those flowers, check out the amazing ways Nature engineered life on our planet! Thank you, Destin, for bringing excitement into those "little things". EDIT: Corrected grammar.

@drewishaf 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I (like a ton of other people on here as well, no doubt) subscribed to the channel for all the really cool slow-motion mechanics and ballistics videos. But this was genuine and interesting which is incredibly fitting for the philosophy of the channel. It's tempting to wear blinders and live in your personal bubble, but really interesting things like this mini exhibit are peppered throughout our comfortable habitats and ignored by the public en masse. Thank you for this little reminder of our everyday living history.

@infinite1der 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy airport exhibits. I'm one of those folks that can't JUST sit and wait for my flight (knowing I'm going to just be sitting for the next, however long); I have to wander around. I found the exhibit to Fred Rogers ( of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood ) in the Pittsburgh airport and was nearly brought to tears. (This was well before the documentary.) Finding these small bits of history or art or architecture is always nice.

@laurajean223 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this, and for the reminder to stop and look at things one might normally pass right by without taking notice.

@SamCyanide 5 жыл бұрын

This is the perfect kind of content for the second channel. Teaches you something but isn't super crazy time consuming to make like your main videos.

@Benjamin_Reese 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this, I would never have know of it's existence otherwise. I love little bits of history and try to take my time wherever I go to stop and appreciate those little displays or info plaques. 🤗

@Silentspeaker3 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I'll be in Atlanta within the next three months and this is now definitely on the list of things to check out.

@mnpuck 2 жыл бұрын

quality content! thank you so much for taking the time to even show us the little things.

@cycle_path 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this and many other great items

@465maltbie 5 жыл бұрын

Yes this is wonderful to share, I have not been to the airport in many years. Charles

@rabidsamfan 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I will be there next April and I will look for the exhibit.

@donovanschafer8620 4 жыл бұрын

Your voice is very calming. I really appreciate that

@dtr5591 5 жыл бұрын

Everyone should see this. I vote for main channel. Thanks Destin!

@lynnstillwell4516 4 жыл бұрын

Woot! Atlanta! Near me. 😃 --- Love both your channels!

@DSeely0902 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Destin. I’m in Atlanta now, and when I fly home, I’m definitely going to check this out.

@fibonaccisandpies9770 4 жыл бұрын

This video is so random but so very human. It is so comforting to watch the human side of some great people like Destin. :) Love from India🇮🇳

@naolmstead 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing this. I should be going right passed that tomorrow on my trip and I will keep an eye out for it.

@mattmccarthymusic 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for spreading the news! 😊

@coreygrace4856 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@n8dawg640 2 жыл бұрын

Just going through my watch later and came across this video. It just so happens that I’ll be passing through ATL this week, so I’m going to take a look at this!

@prestonkarns8410 5 жыл бұрын

Love it. A little slice of life here. Also a good reminder to always keep your head up and look around, you never know what you're going to find.

@paterfamiles 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Dr King is one of my heroes. The first time i get to be in the Atlanta Airport i will visit that display. You are the best Justin!

@FRN2013 4 жыл бұрын

Destin is the best

@JBBrickFanatic 4 жыл бұрын

I love this video. Thanks Destin

@JoseMartinez-yr2wq 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this location.

@zachsbanks 5 жыл бұрын

Hey! I walked past that exhibit about a month ago on my way to Guatemala. Really cool that they just have that in the airport.

@JasonArmond 4 жыл бұрын

I always try to rush through airports while traveling, but next time I'll try to take my time. Apparently there's some really cool stuff in them! Thanks for sharing!

@LukeEmbley 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir.

@rebe1959 4 жыл бұрын

Very Cool. Thanks for posting this.

@philblakely 4 жыл бұрын

I fly through Atlanta all the time and I almost never have to go to concourse E. This Tuesday, I had to take a day trip to Toronto and my gate was in the E terminal. I also stopped for a minute to look at the exhibit. It's pretty interesting, thanks for pointing it out.

@celticfan008 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Destin

@RadzPrower 4 жыл бұрын

I'll be in Hartsfield-Jackson next June/July and I will make it a point to try and stop by the exhibit so long as I have time. Thanks for pointing it out.

@yellowdogparty 5 жыл бұрын

This is excellent stuff for the main channel I'd say. I can't remember if I've ever been to that particular concourse, but I'll be sure to check it out when I am!

@MiscMitz 4 жыл бұрын

That's really neat. Thanks for sharing. I don't get to travel much so now I got to see it because of you. 👍👍👍

@JustinMeadows 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Destin!

@Boblonious 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Destin

@DaniChaCha 4 жыл бұрын

Next time you are in Atlanta you absolutely need to go to the mlk museum! It’s such a powerful experience.

@thomasr.jackson2940 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I can’t count the number of times I have been through Hartsfield-Jackson and I can’t recall ever even noticing that display. Cool stuff. Deserves more prominence.

@duncanbannon 4 жыл бұрын

Ealry! Love your videos Destin!

@buryurfear14 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Destin.

@BOOSTED70KG 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Thanks Destin!

@rrrosecarbinela 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Destin.

@myoung5655 5 жыл бұрын

Loved it! Share it!

@Blitzonite 4 жыл бұрын

We see so many monuments, places or even things named after very influential figures that we forget the small things. Seeing this baseball bat really makes me think about "He's just the ordinary kind of guy, just a dad fighting through life." and it hits me that anyone can be as influential as Martin Luther King, there is only the necessity of motivation and principle to do so.

@marybar542 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@joelnert 4 жыл бұрын

Destin have you ever thought about doing a video about Werner VB, Walter Dornberger, Kurt Debus, and other operation paperclip scientists and what their role in rocket production was? I recently did a video on the subject and I'd be fascinated to hear your take on it.

@brianciofani4698 Жыл бұрын

Destin. You are the man. We could use more leaders like you in the church, in our communities and in the world. Thanks for helping make me smarter every day.

@AppliedMetaphysician 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this Dustin. this is a perfect example of how we are sometimes so myopic that we can't see what's around us.

@rmosa11 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! :)

@Dl0S 4 жыл бұрын

Gracias.

@koeowuzphereh 5 жыл бұрын

It's crazy what you can miss when you don't take time to stop and look. I think this is definetly something you could share on your main channel :)

@johnniecarter318 4 жыл бұрын

You’re a good man brother. Thank you!

@MrBobconner1952 5 жыл бұрын

I'm a huge MLK fan and love history. This is awesome

@tube2142 4 жыл бұрын

Been there just yesterday and had a look at precisely that exhibition, funny that I now find Destin talking about that not more than 24 hours later. Always a good idea in ATL to not take the people mover and instead have a stroll around the walks between the concourses to check out what the airport has on display.

@returno2 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks from Argentina

@Crispy-Luke 5 жыл бұрын

That is something that looks easy to walk past without noticing. I will keep an eye out for it if I'm ever in Atlanta, thanks. Worth putting the word out imo.

@AwayFromTheWorld 4 жыл бұрын

It is unlikely I will ever be there, thanks for making a video sharing the display.

@Tobyl47 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Destin :-)

@kemsorrell546 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Destin. Hidden treasure in plain sight. On my map now!

@fibrofox 4 жыл бұрын

Cool.. Thanks, brother. That was something special.

@tyler1234321 4 жыл бұрын

It's cool to appreciate the fact that the man was more than a message. He had hobbies and a life.

@nicoyou11 5 жыл бұрын

Now I have a good reason to plan a layover in Atlanta. Thanks Destin to turn the spotlight on this history artefacts that changed the world!

@tomrobertson3236 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ThatShyGuyMatt 4 жыл бұрын

Last thing I would think about seeing of his. Very interesting.

@friendlypunk8975 4 жыл бұрын

Super cool! Thanks for sharing (:

@danbert8 4 жыл бұрын

I've also spent way too much time at the Atlanta airport. I've seen this exhibit before, but I'm sure there are a ton of exhibits I haven't seen yet. Atlanta doesn't have a laminar flow fountain though... Maybe they'll add that to the G gates when those get built?

@brennanprobasco8888 4 жыл бұрын

This is awesome

@4n2earth22 4 жыл бұрын

U R correct.

@Dleger13 4 жыл бұрын

RIP that window.

@purplejoeler 4 жыл бұрын

You’ve shared this before, but I like it all the same

@TheAgentTexas 4 жыл бұрын

Makes me feel like I missed out cause I remember seeing that and walking passed it. Took a short look but didn't think about it at all.

@Gamilus 4 жыл бұрын

That's cool. Next time I have a flight through ATL, I'll look for it. Sadly, most of the displays in airports are just ads. Would be neat to have more of this on long lay overs

@nickcoker9092 4 жыл бұрын

Wholesome vid

@bertinernie 4 жыл бұрын

WORD

@chefkawrg 4 жыл бұрын

I have layovers in Atlanta all the time

@starvingscientist 4 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing some cool exhibits in an airport nearby when I was going somewhere, and now I’m thinking maybe I should go over there one day and go through security just to look at this kind of thing. The Seattle airport has some cool art stuff in memory of Native Americans. Next time I’m going someplace cool I should stop and look

@MrEDMeaner 4 жыл бұрын

If you haven't, visit the Matting Luther King Jr. museum in Atlanta. There's a good half a day of sobering reading and viewing there, absolutely worth a look.

@ArcticArsenal 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Chances are, I will never make it to that airport.

@markwalton1129 4 жыл бұрын

Destin! Love your stuff, keep it up- The "I've Been to the Mountaintop" Box came up and blocked what your verse was at the end. What was it!? Thanks

@DiscountSeanConnery 4 жыл бұрын

Huh. I’ve passed through Hartsfield-Jackson a lot and never seen that. Just goes to show what can pass right under your nose.

@returno2 4 жыл бұрын

Martin luther king es una de las referencias mas importantes y de las mejores q tenemos de tu país

@bloodeagle2234 4 жыл бұрын

Destin and MLK are two people I strive to be like in my day to day life yall are both my heroes!

@bloodeagle2234 4 жыл бұрын

Hey destin my grandpa was their when Martin Luther king Jr. Was assassinated, he also went to high school with elvis at humes high school, and was at the million man March, and he was also an army dr. In vietnam and hes one of your biggest fans! He said if you wanna ask any questions he would love to answer them for you! Posting this for 82yr old grandfather.

@BeCurieUs 4 жыл бұрын

"after he was assassinated" man, those words just hit me hard. I know the world is getting better, but it hits you right in the chest with how far we have to go

@Ranstone 4 жыл бұрын

World war 3 is about to break out. Not sure how that's getting "better" but hey. Hang in there friend.

@BeCurieUs 4 жыл бұрын

@@Ranstone I have my doubts about WW3, but the point I am making is more people living longer with a higher quality of life than ever in earth's history. I find the current political climate unnerving, but the world used to be more at war then it has in the last century.

@chriscaviness5296 4 жыл бұрын

You should come to Warner Robins, GA and take a trip to the Museum of Aviation right next to Robins AFB. It's the 3rd largest aviation museum in the United States Air Force behind the one at Wright Patrick AFB in Ohio.