First Methane Spotted On A Distant Planet


	First Methane Spotted On A Distant Planet

tabsey

3-20-2008 7:26 AM

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tabsey says:

Might have some of the ingredients but it is way too hot.

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3-21-2008 12:38 PM

katsteevns

It might be a manure dumping station for alien dairy farmers.

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