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What You Don't Know About Living in Space

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the roughing-it-is-rough dept.

Ant writes "There are spectacular moments, as well as the mundane, in space. Over the years, living in space has forced astronauts to make a few concessions to things you would not give a second thought about when staying at a hotel/motel. The article lists a few things that people may not have known about living in space." Your iPod needs to be modified to use Alkaline batteries. And also, did you know... that in space... you only get one spooooon. And some people, are spoon millionaires...

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  1. No laundry by GersonK · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Their T-shirts, socks and underwear have a special silver thread lining that absorbs odor and keeps items wearable longer." "Now this is made from a space-age fabric specially designed for Elvis. Sweat actually cleans this suit!"

  2. Silver-lining Laundry by GWLlosa · · Score: 5, Funny

    So they have laundry that is special treated to go for weeks without being washed. Is it a bad sign that my first thought is "Man, if I had that, I wouldnt' have to do my own laundry so often! Where can I order some?!"

  3. Re:I weep for national news services by Provocateur · · Score: 5, Funny

    More importantly, is there a severe penalty if you brought along a fake face-hugger from "Alien"?

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