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Old 01-27-09, 02:13 PM   #1
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Default Let sleeping dogs lie...

Or as my mother would have said "Somethings are better off left alone"

I know this was discussed before but here is a new take on "The doomsday machine" !

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,483477,00.html
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Old 01-27-09, 02:19 PM   #2
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If the worst comes to pass, and there's now a slightly greater chance that it might, at least it might explain why we've never heard from extraterrestrial civilizations: Maybe they built Large Hadron Colliders of their own.
:rotfl:I have no idea who the folks were that were quoted in the story, or what agenda the author might have, but he certainly has a sense of humor.
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Old 01-27-09, 02:40 PM   #3
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Its' Fox you expect them to cite sources :rotfl:

But yea I read that too and got a chuckle out of it.
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Old 01-27-09, 02:43 PM   #4
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Actually, they did cite sources, I just don't know who they are (Edit : yet)

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Rather, Roberto Casadio of the University of Bologna in Italy and Sergio Fabi and Benjamin Harms of the University of Alabama say......
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Old 01-27-09, 02:44 PM   #5
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They just made those names up...

Anyhow maybe this explains it all

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Old 01-27-09, 10:08 PM   #6
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Or as my mother would have said "Somethings are better off left alone"

I know this was discussed before but here is a new take on "The doomsday machine" !

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,483477,00.html
Everyone knows this event will be Triggered by the Cubs winning the world series.
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Old 01-27-09, 10:19 PM   #7
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this is a great quote....

We conclude that ... the growth of black holes to catastrophic size does not seem possible.
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Famous last words... :hmm:
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The Doomsday Machine has always been around.

If you want to see it just... Look in the mirror.
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The Doomsday Machine has always been around.

If you want to see it just... Look in the mirror.
You're breaking my heart...
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What's so totally ironic is that one day, when one of the doomsday prophesiers is correct, they won't be able to say "I told you so" (unless they say it real fast).



Disclaimer: The above statement does not reflect the opinion of anyone in general, including the author, but is merely offered light-heartedly in the hopes that someone will get a chuckle out of it. The author (and this publication) will not be held liable for anyone taking this statement seriously or for any mental anguish caused by said statement. These disclaimers are over ruled by certain laws in the states of California, Massachusetts and Hawaii. Please consult your legal advisor for further clarification. Your mileage may vary.
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