Student Finds Mega-Explosion in Space, Overlooked By Scientists


	Student Finds Mega-Explosion in Space, Overlooked By Scientists

LorisKnight

9-30-2007 11:20 AM

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9-30-2007 7:50 PM

constantskeptic

very cool

9-30-2007 10:46 PM

pokkets

I found about the 'Mega-Explosion' and clipped it, it seems to have created a bit of interest. If there's anything a Man loves it's a 'Mega Explosion.' Your clip was the first one to mention the teenager. Mine was vague, and only described as during a check. He should get the privilege of naming it.That's how it usually works, first one to see it names it

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