More Weirdness On Mars

Checkmite · 24th February 2004, 12:51 PM

All Sorts Of New Findings

Take a look at some of the different images available in that official press release. A closer look at Martian rocks and soil is showing us some very, very exciting stuff.

Most interesting are these things, seen in a microscopic image:

Those little spheres. What are they? Nobody knows yet...but you can be sure they're working their heads off trying to find out.

Check out the CNN article too.

Hexxenhammer · 24th February 2004, 12:53 PM

EGGS! Run! The queen must be nearby!

jcon96 · 24th February 2004, 01:43 PM

What,you folkshave never seen rock eggs in their natural state? Sheesh, the schools are really slipping...

Luke T. · 24th February 2004, 01:48 PM

Ah. At last! Proof that life on Earth originated on Mars. Somehow, these tiny, microscopic spores managed to dislodge themselves and drift upward into space, across the 50 or so miles of space to Earth, and land just in time for a lightning bolt to hit them and start this whole mess.

shanek · 24th February 2004, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Joshua Korosi
Most interesting are these things, seen in a microscopic image:

It's Kermit the Frog!!! Or the fossil remains of his great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather. Muppets are descended from Martians! Of course, NASA and the Global Conspiracy To Cover Up The Truth will suppress this discovery, as usual...

Checkmite · 24th February 2004, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Luke T.
Ah. At last! Proof that life on Earth originated on Mars. Somehow, these tiny, microscopic spores managed to dislodge themselves and drift upward into space, across the 50 or so miles of space to Earth, and land just in time for a lightning bolt to hit them and start this whole mess.

Hexxenhammer · 24th February 2004, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Joshua Korosi

Quote:

It's Kermit the Frog!!! Or the fossil remains of his great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather. Muppets are descended from Martians! Of course, NASA and the Global Conspiracy To Cover Up The Truth will suppress this discovery, as usual...

Sorry Shanek, but it's obivously Meatwad from Aqua Teen Hunger Force, not Kermit the Frog.

jj · 24th February 2004, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Luke T.
Ah. At last! Proof that life on Earth originated on Mars. Somehow, these tiny, microscopic spores managed to dislodge themselves and drift upward into space, across the 50 or so miles of space to Earth, and land just in time for a lightning bolt to hit them and start this whole mess.

Oh oh, quick everyone, play the Slim Whitman!

Soapy Sam · 24th February 2004, 02:31 PM

I'm perplexed. I don't see anything spherical in that picture.
I have to admit, I would find it very hard to identify most terrestrial rock types from photos of the quality I see on the NASA site.

Hexxenhammer · 24th February 2004, 02:34 PM

Mars needs women!

Checkmite · 24th February 2004, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Soapy Sam
I'm perplexed. I don't see anything spherical in that picture.
I have to admit, I would find it very hard to identify most terrestrial rock types from photos of the quality I see on the NASA site.

Considering that the photos are of the microscopic level, I think many, many people would have similar difficulty.

Tmy · 24th February 2004, 02:40 PM

Ever notice that they dont upload the pictures live. They want to check them out first. So as not to panic the public if Amelia Airhearts plane showed up.

crocodile deathroll · 24th February 2004, 04:09 PM

Saddam really thought he could outsmart Hans Blix. This not only proves he had WMDs hidden from the rest of the world but it also proves he had rockets with a range greater than the allowable limit of 100 kilometers.

CDR

RCNelson · 24th February 2004, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Luke T.:
Ah. At last! Proof that life on Earth originated on Mars. Somehow, these tiny, microscopic spores managed to dislodge themselves and drift upward into space, across the 50 or so miles of space to Earth, and land just in time for a lightning bolt to hit them and start this whole mess.

Or the microscopic spores originated on Earth and went to Mars.

Earth sows its seeds in space

QuagmaPhage · 25th February 2004, 05:28 AM

Small spheres are apparently very common on Mars. Earlier pictures have shown many more. A couple of related articles:

Perfect spheres seen in Mars soil
Close-ups narrow theories on Mars bedrock

Similar spheres called tektites can also be found on Earth.

Reginald · 25th February 2004, 05:47 AM

I would imagine they are similar to those found on the moon...

Mind you If you look closely at this image you may see (As I have for the first time) signs of intelligent life. You may have to squint but, just visible are what look like the letters "A" and "D". If anyone else can see this bizarre phenomenon would they let me know?

crocodile deathroll · 25th February 2004, 01:13 PM

Martian boules

Quote:

The boule are hard, made of steel and are chromium plated with an average weight of approximately 650 grams. You will not be able to play in an organised competition with these boule but they are perfect for a game in your garden or wherever, when your focus is on having fun with family or friends .

charley_bigtime · 25th February 2004, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Perfect spheres seen in Mars soil

Is it just me or can anybody else not see "perfect spheres" here?

Charles Livingston · 25th February 2004, 02:47 PM

They are happy fun balls, do not taunt them

24th February 2004, 12:51 PM	#1
Checkmite Skepticifimisticalationist Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Third in line Posts: 14,900	More Weirdness On Mars All Sorts Of New Findings Take a look at some of the different images available in that official press release. A closer look at Martian rocks and soil is showing us some very, very exciting stuff. Most interesting are these things, seen in a microscopic image: Those little spheres. What are they? Nobody knows yet...but you can be sure they're working their heads off trying to find out. Check out the CNN article too.
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24th February 2004, 12:53 PM	#2
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24th February 2004, 01:43 PM	#3
jcon96 Scholar Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 78	What,you folkshave never seen rock eggs in their natural state? Sheesh, the schools are really slipping...
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24th February 2004, 01:48 PM	#4
Luke T. Guest Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 14,759	Ah. At last! Proof that life on Earth originated on Mars. Somehow, these tiny, microscopic spores managed to dislodge themselves and drift upward into space, across the 50 or so miles of space to Earth, and land just in time for a lightning bolt to hit them and start this whole mess.
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24th February 2004, 02:01 PM	#5
shanek by Charles M. Schulz Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 15,990	Re: More Weirdness On Mars Quote: Originally posted by Joshua Korosi Most interesting are these things, seen in a microscopic image: It's Kermit the Frog!!! Or the fossil remains of his great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather. Muppets are descended from Martians! Of course, NASA and the Global Conspiracy To Cover Up The Truth will suppress this discovery, as usual...
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24th February 2004, 02:03 PM	#6
Checkmite Skepticifimisticalationist Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Third in line Posts: 14,900	Quote: Originally posted by Luke T. Ah. At last! Proof that life on Earth originated on Mars. Somehow, these tiny, microscopic spores managed to dislodge themselves and drift upward into space, across the 50 or so miles of space to Earth, and land just in time for a lightning bolt to hit them and start this whole mess.
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24th February 2004, 02:17 PM	#7
Hexxenhammer Malleus Malefactorum Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,124	Re: More Weirdness On Mars Quote: Originally posted by Joshua Korosi Quote: It's Kermit the Frog!!! Or the fossil remains of his great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather. Muppets are descended from Martians! Of course, NASA and the Global Conspiracy To Cover Up The Truth will suppress this discovery, as usual... Sorry Shanek, but it's obivously Meatwad from Aqua Teen Hunger Force, not Kermit the Frog.
	__________________ Georgia's board of education approved the plan that allows teachers to keep using the word 'Evolution' when teaching biology. Though, as a compromise, dinosaurs are now called 'Jesus Horses.'--Jimmy Fallon on Weekend Update "I mean, if you buy into a religion, you're pretty much kissing good by(sic) critical thinking, aren't you?" --Riddick. Amen to that, brother. Gamers! Ultimate RPG Thread has a new home at skepticalcommunity! Check it out!

24th February 2004, 02:19 PM	#8
jj grumpy old skeptic Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Deep in the rain Posts: 18,521	Quote: Originally posted by Luke T. Ah. At last! Proof that life on Earth originated on Mars. Somehow, these tiny, microscopic spores managed to dislodge themselves and drift upward into space, across the 50 or so miles of space to Earth, and land just in time for a lightning bolt to hit them and start this whole mess. Oh oh, quick everyone, play the Slim Whitman!
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24th February 2004, 02:31 PM	#9
Soapy Sam NLH Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 25,885	I'm perplexed. I don't see anything spherical in that picture. I have to admit, I would find it very hard to identify most terrestrial rock types from photos of the quality I see on the NASA site.
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24th February 2004, 02:34 PM	#10
Hexxenhammer Malleus Malefactorum Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,124	Mars needs women!
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24th February 2004, 02:38 PM	#11
Checkmite Skepticifimisticalationist Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Third in line Posts: 14,900	Quote: Originally posted by Soapy Sam I'm perplexed. I don't see anything spherical in that picture. I have to admit, I would find it very hard to identify most terrestrial rock types from photos of the quality I see on the NASA site. Considering that the photos are of the microscopic level, I think many, many people would have similar difficulty.
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24th February 2004, 02:40 PM	#12
Tmy Philosopher Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 6,489	Ever notice that they dont upload the pictures live. They want to check them out first. So as not to panic the public if Amelia Airhearts plane showed up.
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24th February 2004, 04:09 PM	#13
crocodile deathroll Muse Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Darwin Posts: 620	Saddam's WMDs found on Mars Saddam really thought he could outsmart Hans Blix. This not only proves he had WMDs hidden from the rest of the world but it also proves he had rockets with a range greater than the allowable limit of 100 kilometers. CDR
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24th February 2004, 06:19 PM	#14
RCNelson Critical Thinker Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 397	Quote: Luke T.: Ah. At last! Proof that life on Earth originated on Mars. Somehow, these tiny, microscopic spores managed to dislodge themselves and drift upward into space, across the 50 or so miles of space to Earth, and land just in time for a lightning bolt to hit them and start this whole mess. Or the microscopic spores originated on Earth and went to Mars. Earth sows its seeds in space
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25th February 2004, 05:28 AM	#15
QuagmaPhage New Blood Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 5	Small spheres are apparently very common on Mars. Earlier pictures have shown many more. A couple of related articles: Perfect spheres seen in Mars soil Close-ups narrow theories on Mars bedrock Similar spheres called tektites can also be found on Earth.
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25th February 2004, 05:47 AM	#16
Reginald Graduate Poster Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,641	I would imagine they are similar to those found on the moon... Mind you If you look closely at this image you may see (As I have for the first time) signs of intelligent life. You may have to squint but, just visible are what look like the letters "A" and "D". If anyone else can see this bizarre phenomenon would they let me know?
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25th February 2004, 01:13 PM	#17
crocodile deathroll Muse Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Darwin Posts: 620	Martian boules Quote: The boule are hard, made of steel and are chromium plated with an average weight of approximately 650 grams. You will not be able to play in an organised competition with these boule but they are perfect for a game in your garden or wherever, when your focus is on having fun with family or friends .
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25th February 2004, 01:53 PM	#18
charley_bigtime Suspended Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 485	Quote: Perfect spheres seen in Mars soil Is it just me or can anybody else not see "perfect spheres" here?
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25th February 2004, 02:47 PM	#19
Charles Livingston Critical Thinker Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 425	They are happy fun balls, do not taunt them