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The Universe May Be Shaped Like a Doughnut

Posted by michael on from the krispy-kreme dept.

NewbieV writes "The NY Times (reg., etc.) is reporting that data from the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe may suggest that the universe might be shaped like a doughnut or a cylinder: it might be possible, like in the old video game Spacewar, to drift off one 'side' of the Universe and reappear on the other."

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  2. Simpsons quote! by Alizarin+Erythrosin · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Stephen Hawking: "Your theory of the donut shaped universe is intriguing Homer, I may have to steal it."

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    There are only 10 kinds of people in this world... those who understand binary and those who don't
  3. Homwer was right! by trialsboy · · Score: 0, Redundant

    "Your theory of a donought shaped universe intrigues me."

    Haha Homer I love you!

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    "Pushing little children, with their fully automatics, they like to push the weak around"