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Rinkworks and The Milky Way
Posted By: Shaoming, on host 202.188.34.152
Date: Wednesday, July 14, 1999, at 00:58:46

You guys are a remarkable lot and it's been real fun reading your posts. I've even learnt some useful things.

But I've been wondering:
What keeps you coming back as often as you do, with the gems that you have, week after week?

For some reason, the sparkling wit reminded me of something from childhood days: the sight of the Milky Way, our 'own' galaxy. I find myself missing it, not having had a decent view in recent years. And I imagine there'll be many more generations of humans who will be unable to have a look. Apart from satellite images that is. Or having to travel miles out of cities.

Did you know:
The sun is taking the lot of us on a cosmic ride at some 500,000 mph / 800,000 kmph around the galactic center, making a round trip every 250 million years or so.

I don't know about you, but this fills me with awe. As well as some measure of humility, to be able to type and post this note, for what it's worth.

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