Custer's Last Flag Sold at Auction

The Seatle Times reports that the only flag (actually a guidon) recovered from Custer's Last Stand has been sold at auction for $2.2 million.

Stormcell over Montana

Astronomy Picture of the Day has an amazing picture of a stormcell in Montana.  I'm not sure what the scale is but I think it is probably a good thing it is far away.