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:: Wednesday, January 21, 2004 ::

I've only just found out about Areogel, an amazing material. It's solid but only has 3 times the density of air, has stupid thermodynamic properties, does odd things with light and sound, and can withstand all sorts of forces. It's also funny that it was created in 1931 as a bet and olny realy rediscovered about 40 years later, after scientist had ben trying to make something with the same properties for years.

I can't find the video the article talks about on NASA's site but I was shocked by the main site having a very film sequel like [insert audio clip of Jerry Springer audience whooping and shouting "U.S.A.! U.S.A.!"] "M2K4 - we're back!" mission to Mars flash presentation plastered across it already

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