Quantum leap of faith


	Quantum leap of faith

m_a_d_d_i_

5-30-2007 6:52 PM

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science, physics, big bang, universe, string theory, universal laws, quantum

m_a_d_d_i_ says:

Read the rest of the article for an interesting explanation of why the universe seems "designed" for life

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11-17-2007 5:27 AM

abailart

A wonderful article. One of the best clips I have ever seen.

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