'God particle' expected to be found soon


	'God particle' expected to be found soon

Newfman

4-9-2008 6:08 AM

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4-9-2008 5:18 PM

arifsali

He apparently doesn't like the term.

6-1-2008 3:16 PM

meancookie89

wow!

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