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Are We Alone Out Here?Many of us don't realize that the solar system is still a very dangerous place to be. The Earth is bombarded by millions of objects every day. Fortunately most of these objects are only about the size of a sand grain. Still, there are some that could cause major problems for life here on Earth if impact with our planet does occur. Is there anything being done about this potential catastrophe? Yes! But the science of Doomsday is still small. Below you will find links to some interesting sites that discuss the topics of meteor and comet impacts. The
Discovery Channels Site on "Great
Balls of Fire"
Liberty Bell 7 FoundHe had just become the third human in space. Moments after landing in the ocean Gus Grissom's capsule sank to the sea floor. Now, 38 years later, his capsule is found. Liberty Bell 7, as it looks today sitting on the ocean bottom. Scientists plan to retrieve the capsule, and the submersible that was lost in the expedition to find Liberty Bell 7. Check out
the Discovery Channel Web Site covering the
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