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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. Re:Live at school by heinousjay · · Score: 1, Troll

    As long as we're all crossing the line of bad taste:

    Where did Christa Mcauliffe take her vacation?

    All over Florida.

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  2. Re:Live at school by elrous0 · · Score: 1, Troll
    How many astronauts can you fit in a car?

    Thirteen. Three in front, three in back, seven in the ashtray.

    -Eric

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