Astronomy's important contribution to the human experience.

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	Astronomy's important contribution to the human experience.

fleshcanvas

6-20-2007 3:34 AM

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astronomy, carl sagan

fleshcanvas says:

Powerful words by Carl Sagan.

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8-23-2007 8:30 AM

vampy2

As you say powerful, so saddening that its true.

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