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Ring Of Stars Found Around Milky Way

LoPingHo writes "Scientists have found a ring of stars around our galaxy that has previously been undetected due to the faintness of the stars. The article says that it only amounts to 1% of the galaxies mass, but if they are just now finding those, that means there could be even fainter ones there too. Could this be part of the elusive 'dark matter' talked about so much lately?"

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  1. Thanks! by geekoid · · Score: 2, Funny

    I was wondering where I put those.

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  2. obTolkien by Xunker · · Score: 3, Funny

    Obligatory Tolkien (consider yourself warned):

    ...one ring to orbit them all and in the darkness bind them....
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    1. Re:obTolkien by kilonad · · Score: 5, Funny
      Obligatory Tolkien

      Is that kind of like token Tolkien?

      ...mmm, the smell of burning karma.

  3. Real explanation by doogieh · · Score: 5, Funny

    This ring of stars is the result of a collision, as can be easily proven by observation of Bugs Bunny upon contact with an anvil.

    As for the missing mass, that's due to Elmer FUD.

  4. When you said "Ring of Stars"... by RumGunner · · Score: 2, Funny

    I thought you were talking about the upcoming Oscars! Go LOTR!

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  5. Space and Science can explain anything... by screenbert · · Score: 4, Funny

    Mom used to tell me, "Becuase I'm the mom and your the son and that's why"

    I explained to her logically using space and science that "You're right, You're the mom and I'm the son and we all know the world revolves around the sun".

    Likewise invisable stars explain dark maatter.

  6. Re:short answer by yobbo · · Score: 4, Funny

    Could this be part of the elusive 'dark matter' talked about so much lately?

    Yes.

    Hey look at me, I provided an answer with absolutely no evidence to back it up, gimme a +1 informative!!

  7. Re:short answer by Computer! · · Score: 4, Funny

    Could this be part of the elusive 'dark matter' talked about so much lately?

    I was wondering who was talking about dark matter so much lately, and it was you two! Problem solved.

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  8. Re:hmmmm by jmb-d · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Scientists have found Ringo Star around our galaxy"

    The tipoff was that it had trouble maintaining anything other than a straight 4/4 rhythm.

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  9. Re:short answer by Old+Ike · · Score: 1, Funny

    Could this be part of the elusive 'dark matter' talked about so much lately? 42. I win.

  10. This Just In ... by handy_vandal · · Score: 4, Funny

    ... the universe is "really, really big."

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  11. Re:short answer by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Now try to find the elusive gray matter.

  12. Re:I don't get it by Anne_Nonymous · · Score: 5, Funny

    Actually, the universe is made of two types of matter: light matter, and dark matter. Light matter is generally acknowledged to be more savory and delicate in flavor. It can be dry, but when cooked properly, retains the universe's natural juices. Light matter is found in the breast and wings. Dark matter, on the other hand, is found on and near the drumsticks of the universe. It contains a higher percentage of fat and is therefore, often more flavorful and gamey.

    Go ahead, ask me another one...

  13. oh, I know what it is by Tablizer · · Score: 2, Funny

    Damned Warchalkers