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Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience

dimbear

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17. That got my attention, because of course the earth is expanding constantly.

Reply to JoeyT (Reply #7)

Mon Dec 12, 2011, 08:15 PM

Dec 2011

It expands due to the steady rain of cosmic debris, a few millimeters per century, but it adds up over time.

The Wackypedia article is informative, listing the wackos that went for the full blown expanding theory, perhaps including Paul Dirac.

Bad Company, like the song says.

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I think the DU3 version of the SSP Statement of Purpose needs to be updated [View all] EvolveOrConvolve Dec 2011 OP

A certain Admin said that with the new moderating system, we won't need it. laconicsax Dec 2011 #1

I think the new moderating system would require strong Statements of Purpose EvolveOrConvolve Dec 2011 #2

I agree - supposedly the only way a host can act is if the SOP has been violated. Thus, a strong, iris27 Dec 2011 #11

I agree. beam me up scottie Dec 2011 #3

Yes. There ended up being a very decent one that looked it had full approval. nt greyl Dec 2011 #4

Is this the one you mean? Bolo Boffin Dec 2011 #5

Yes, that's it! EvolveOrConvolve Dec 2011 #6

I'd never even heard of "expanding earth" before. JoeyT Dec 2011 #7

Well. TZ Dec 2011 #8

Observe: laconicsax Dec 2011 #12

Shiny. n/t Bolo Boffin Dec 2011 #14

That got my attention, because of course the earth is expanding constantly. dimbear Dec 2011 #17

This is perfect. I vote we 'pin' it. (nt) mr blur Dec 2011 #9

Once TZ is made host EvolveOrConvolve Dec 2011 #10

Alright. TZ Dec 2011 #13

I took care of it. laconicsax Dec 2011 #15

I really, really like it EvolveOrConvolve Dec 2011 #16

Don't mind at all TZ Dec 2011 #18