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Did Bat Hitch a Ride To Space On Discovery?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the that'll-be-$10M-please dept.

suraj.sun writes "A bat was seen clinging to the external fuel tank of the Space Shuttle Discovery before its launch on Sunday, apparently clung for dear life to the side of the tank as the spaceship lifted off. The shuttle accelerates to an orbital velocity of 17,500 milers per hour, which is 25 times faster than the speed of sound, in just over eight minutes. That's zero to 100 mph in 10 seconds. Did it make it into space? No one knows yet. But photos of Discovery as it cleared the launch tower showed a tiny speck on the side of the tank. When those photos were blown up, it became apparent that the speck was a bat."

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  1. and I quote... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    "Things are now what you call... Batshit Bonkers."

  2. The answer is "cock robin" what is the question? by Chrisq · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    The answer is "cock robin" what is the question?
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    "what's that up my arse Batman?"

  3. Re:119V-0080 by jetsci · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Frankly, I have a lot of time to waste at work. All I do is play games or read lol*funny animal*. I'm sick of the lol-phenomenon. Gave me a clever game(like wittyrpg.com) and I'm content for hours. Not sure where this craze started but I wonder what will replace it?

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    Bored at work? Play Game!
  4. Re:Bats are _not_ rodents, dangit! by Erie+Ed · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Family Guy reference for the win!!!!!!!