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Probable Water Ice Sighted On Mars

Posted by timothy on from the pronounced-wooder-ice-in-philly dept.

CraftyJack writes "Bright white chunks in the trenches dug by the Phoenix Lander have disappeared, leading Peter Smith & co. to believe that the chunks were ice that has since sublimated."

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  1. Ice Alright! by Timberwolf0122 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    now if the lander can just uncover some gin and tonic and we are in business!

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    1. Re:Ice Alright! by MichaelSmith · · Score: 0, Redundant

      I am sure gin and tonic is available on Mars, but it might be known by a slightly different name.

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  2. One down, three to go ... by rlp · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Call me when they find salt, tequila, and Margarita mix. I'll bring my own glass (and lime).

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  3. Fantastic Picture of Water on Mars by nkovacs · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Here's a picture from the phoenix lander of water on Mars: http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/image/0504/WaterOnMars2_gcc.jpg

  4. Re:The real question is... by clint999 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    SailorsFighting in the dance hall.Oh man!Look at those cavemen go.It's the freakiest show.Take a look at the lawmanBeating up the wrong guy.Oh man!Wonder if he'll ever knowHe's in the best selling show.Is there ice on Mars?
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  5. Italian Ice by yorkrj · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Here in New York we call it Italian Ice. It's my favorite tasty summer treat!