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    What would be the effects of a Martian dust storm on a manned mission?

    We know Mars has regular global dust storms of enormous ferocity. How would this affect a manned mission and their equipment? Would there be any way of predicting for sure that one wasn't imminent?
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    Nokia 5800 occasionally vibrates and sounds a single chime. Why?

    I don't have any alarms or reminders set. I can't find why it makes this chime frequently. Anyone have any ideas? Battery is fully charged.
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    Should the IOC demand Olympians are actually competent in their chosen sport?

    All of us remember Eric the Eel from the 2004 Athens Games, the swimmer who notably could not swim very well, and had no pool to train in. I think he is still trying to reach the finish now, 6 years on. And the UK has fond memories of Eddie "the Eagle" Edwards, the ski jumper who could fly...
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    What do you think of this book by a self-confessed "abortion addict"?

    http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Abortion-Addict-Irene-Vilar-Had-15-Terminations-In-17-Years/Article/200910215405330?lpos=World_News_News_Your_Way_Region_8&lid=NewsYourWay_ARTICLE_15405330_Abortion_Addict_Irene_Vilar_Had_15_Terminations_In_17_Years She writes in her book she had 15...
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    Do you find that some highly qualified, educated people can't do simple "idiot

    proof" tasks? Things like following the simplest of instructions or directions, or tasks which us thickos manage with ease.
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    Is there any point in railroading politicians into pointless televised election

    "debates"? We all know Sky's "debate" will actually be nothing more than rehearsed soundbites. Why are Sky so obsessed with trying to railroad Gordon Brown into taking part in this farce? And why were the other two so quick to jump on this bandwagon? Are the manifestos and election addresses no...
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    The Finals in tennis mens. In a game to 5 sets?

    The tie break is a recent innovation in tennis. Previously, before 1971, all sets played had to be won by 2 clear games, with the winner having won at least 6 games. When the tie break was introduced, it was decided the final set would not have a tie break.
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    Why do American news networks do this?

    The titles roll, intoducing the news "read by (whoever)" And then someone completely different comes on screen telling you the previously named presenter is off. What's the point in that?
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