Why is the Sky Blue?


	Why is the Sky Blue?

wiganfootie

5-19-2009 6:55 PM

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5-19-2009 7:58 PM

tanyamm

It's about time someone on Clipmarks asked and answered this important question. Thank you Sue.

5-19-2009 9:38 PM

jay8h

We just returned from a trip to the mountains. The beauty was breathtaking. The blue sky, the white clouds and the awesome landscape were a sight to behold. I started think, why is this so beautiful. I thought further and realized the only being on this planet to appreciate such splendor is man. No animal, not a bear, a deer, a raccoon, or a mouse appreciates this majesty. Now, let me ask you, why is this so? Is it by accident or chance??

5-19-2009 11:41 PM

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Knowledge is a wonderful thing to know.
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