When will the world end? - Page 2

vienna · 09-25-13, 02:02 PM

Well, let's pull out the old iPhone and ask Siri:

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BrucePartington · 09-25-13, 02:08 PM

We all know now the earth will one day be destroyed by the death throws of our parent star.
But it's not all doom and gloom, as some people seem to have a morbid passion for.
The good news, we still have about 2 billion years to prepare for a mass exodus operation.
So far the two main problems have been: a) finding a suitable planet, b) have the means to get there.
After scouring our closest neighbourhood, a few potential candidates have already been found, and more will be, I am sure.
As for the means to get there, I came across this very interesting (mind boggling) quantum physics documentary, which should spark the imagination.

After having the means to travel, and a suitable destination, all we have to do is pack our tooth brush and clean underwear, along with a generous collection of plants and animals, enough for a healthy gene pool for a brand new start elsewhere.

Noah's Ark all over again?

Dread Knot · 09-25-13, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BrucePartington

Noah's Ark all over again?

Note to self--pack the unicorns this time.

09-25-13, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by vienna

Steve is rubbing off on you...

<O>

mapuc · 09-25-13, 03:23 PM

Did you know that our world almost came to and end in the beginning of the 80'ies, if it haven't been for a russian general(I think he was) that acted with calm.

And the have been many more situation where our existens have been on the brink to....

Markus

Jimbuna · 09-25-13, 04:18 PM

I doubt we'll ever get to know the half of it.

Sailor Steve · 09-25-13, 05:50 PM

This is the way the world ends
This is the way the world ends
This is the way the world ends
Not with a bang but a whimper.
-Thomas Stearns Eliot, The Hollow Men

Egan · 09-25-13, 05:53 PM

Considering how drunk I'm going to get on Friday night, I kind of hope it ends in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Cybermat47 · 09-25-13, 06:00 PM

What if the world already ended, and this is hell?

Tchocky · 09-25-13, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

This is the way the world ends
This is the way the world ends
This is the way the world ends
Not with a bang but a whimper.
-Thomas Stearns Eliot, The Hollow Men

From The Waste Land.

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After the torch-light red on sweaty faces
After the frosty silence in the gardens
After the agony in stony places
The shouting and the crying
Prison and place and reverberation
Of thunder of spring over distant mountains
He who was living is now dead
We who were living are now dying
With a little patience

That poem ate 6 months of my life.

Sailor Steve · 09-25-13, 06:06 PM

But what does it have to do with the world ending?

Aktungbby · 09-25-13, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cybermat47

What if the world already ended, and this is hell?

Now you get it! Welcome to the infernal regions: otherwise known as 'global warming'! And Satan's primate imps don't play nice either!

u crank · 09-25-13, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Cubs win World Series.
or
Vikings win Super Bowl.

I would have to add - Leafs win Stanley Cup.

nikimcbee · 09-25-13, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

Now you get it! Welcome to the infernal regions: otherwise known as 'global warming'! And Satan's primate imps don't play nice either!

You mean Detroit?

Stealhead · 09-25-13, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Cybermat47

What if the world already ended, and this is hell?

Hell is a religious idea of a place to be punished for sins committed in life therefore if this where hell you would know it without doubt.

09-25-13, 02:02 PM	#16
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09-25-13, 06:06 PM	#26
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	But what does it have to do with the world ending? __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

09-25-13, 02:08 PM	#17
BrucePartington XO Join Date: May 2013 Location: KM AM99 Posts: 405 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	We all know now the earth will one day be destroyed by the death throws of our parent star. But it's not all doom and gloom, as some people seem to have a morbid passion for. The good news, we still have about 2 billion years to prepare for a mass exodus operation. So far the two main problems have been: a) finding a suitable planet, b) have the means to get there. After scouring our closest neighbourhood, a few potential candidates have already been found, and more will be, I am sure. As for the means to get there, I came across this very interesting (mind boggling) quantum physics documentary, which should spark the imagination. After having the means to travel, and a suitable destination, all we have to do is pack our tooth brush and clean underwear, along with a generous collection of plants and animals, enough for a healthy gene pool for a brand new start elsewhere. Noah's Ark all over again?

09-25-13, 03:23 PM	#20
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,558 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Did you know that our world almost came to and end in the beginning of the 80'ies, if it haven't been for a russian general(I think he was) that acted with calm. And the have been many more situation where our existens have been on the brink to.... Markus

09-25-13, 05:53 PM	#23
Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Considering how drunk I'm going to get on Friday night, I kind of hope it ends in the early hours of Saturday morning.