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'Civilization on Mars' Claims Debunked

Posted by michael on from the need-less-bunk-in-the-world dept.

StarEmperor writes "Bad Astronomy's Phil Plait has finally taken some time to debunk conspiracy theorist Richard Hoagland's claims about life on Mars. There's also a CNN story about this here."

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  1. Re:How is this off topic? by OECD · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    This story is about Richard Hoagland.

    Three words, "Moderators on Crack."

    They also seem to think that talking about moderation is -1 Offtopic DoublePlusUnGood. (Yes, I'm talking about you! Put down the pipe!)

    There, that ought to burn off some of this cumbersome Karma.

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    One man's -1 Flamebait is another man's +5 Funny.
  2. Re:people by re-Verse · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    I don't think what you say is true at all.

    Wishing someone a nice day is simply that: noboody wants to have a day thats not nice. On the other hand, performing the ritual of a "blessing" is a different story. I know a lot of christians would have trouble with someone praying over them "May satan ovverpower and guide you. Zorbit" or whatever it is that satanists may say, so why should this be any different? On the other hand, 'I hope you have a good day" is something completely different.

    I see a clear difference there, maybe I'm the only one.