The "Design" of the universe


	The "Design" of the universe

JohnWaterman

11-23-2008 1:04 PM

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TED talk by George Smoot

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11-24-2008 1:57 PM

abailart

built?

11-25-2008 3:28 AM

tracykerr89

Why isn't it expanding in all directions?

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