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From the Book of Geek: 4.24.07

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Darth Vader Hot Air Balloon
Darth Vader BalloonTechnical data (Darth Vader Balloon registered name “OO-BQZ”):
26 meters (86 feet) high, basket included
21 meters (69 feet) wide
24 meters (78 feet) depth
estimated hot air volume 3.000 m³ (106,000 cubic feet)
estimated weight 290 kilos (640 lb)

Scientists Unearth Superman’s “Kryptonite”
Jadarite KryptoniteGeologists in Serbia have found a mineral that shares the same chemical composition (sodium lithium boron silicate hydroxide) as the fictional kryptonite! The new mineral, dubbed Jadarite, is not the large green crystals that can weaken Superman, but rather a white, powdery substance that contains no fluorine and is non-radioactive.

Potentially Habitable Planet Found
581c circling GlieseMajor step in the search for more life in the universe! For the first time, astronomers have discovered a planet outside our solar system that is potentially habitable, with Earth-like temperatures. Named 581 c, the planet is circling the red dwarf star, Gliese 581.

Cast of Heroes on Larry King Live
581c circling GlieseThe cast members of NBC’s Heroes will be on CNN’s Larry King Live on Friday, April 27 at 9pm ET. Show’s description says, Who’s good? Who’s evil? Who saves the world? Secrets are revealed with the stars of “Heroes,” TV’s hottest new series…”

BONUS
Amazing Duct Tape Sculptures

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2 Responses to “From the Book of Geek: 4.24.07”

  1. lyndonmaxewell Says:

    wow that’s some interesting links you got there. :D I’m pondering over some of them myself.

  2. Dave3 Says:

    Awesome! Now Otis and Ms. Teschmacher can rescue Lex Luthor from jail in a styling Darth Vader balloon, grab some ‘real’ kryptonite for protection, and head for their new base on 581 c to watch Heroes on Larry King Live.

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