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7 Myths About The Challenger Disaster

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the remembering-it-correctly dept.

Lester67 writes "James Oberg at MSNBC has put together an excellent recap of the 7 myths surrounding the Challenger shuttle disaster. I remember that day clearly, but as the author points out, I didn't see it live, nor did a large chunk of the people said they did (Myth #1). Although there are no surprises on the list, regression may have caused you to forget a few of them (#3)."

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  1. Oh.... by slumpy · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    ...So they DIDN'T find her Head 'n Shoulders on the beach

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  2. Re:Story not appreciated by neveragain4181 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Hey - you should check out www.google.cn

    They do a pretty good job in making sure nothing too traumatic gets through...

    Oh, well sometimes...

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  3. Re:How long ago? by OneSmartFellow · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    What schools did you all go to, that so many of you were all watching it live? No real leasons to go to?

    Being British (I assume) it is not surprising that you would not have had the same schooling that American children had. You are obviously a product of that education system and were learning to make witty snipes at your politicians, denegrate the efforts of your very few world class athletes and encouraged to expect the state to provide your housing, American children were encouraged to follow their dreams, take risks, and aim high.

    I admit those ideals have been lost in the ensuing decades, but at the time that was the way it was. And watching a space shuttle launch is certainly as educational as a World Cup play-off match, which MANY british children watch during their school hours.