Mystery Explained: Glow in Night Sky Was . .


	Mystery Explained: Glow in Night Sky Was . .

cakebelly

9-14-2009 1:52 AM

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cakebelly says:

. . Astronaut Urine

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9-14-2009 2:10 AM

lollipop10

Oh that's so beautiful...

9-14-2009 2:29 AM

chestnut501

Ok, That does it. Everybody in space, get back down to Earth pronto!!! And never ever go back up there again!!
Celestial bodies will never look the same to me again.

9-14-2009 2:36 AM

lollipop10

9-14-2009 8:18 AM

shaor

hope that doesn't 'rain' down on us!!

9-15-2009 9:32 PM

tazmanium

For the next few weeks, when out walking in the rain, its recomended that you not lick your lips.

9-15-2009 9:55 PM

lollipop10

yes, and no lifting your face up in delight to try and catch the raindrops in your mouth...
gives a whole new meaning to the expression "golden showers."
sorry, couldn't resist.

9-15-2009 10:43 PM

cakebelly

9-19-2009 3:22 PM

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