See also:
- International Space Station
- American Museum of Natural History: Growing Diamonds
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I know this is classified but it's not diamonds. They make synthetic heroine, which is how they fund the space station.
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Xetheare, at November 18, 2008 6:15 AM
I think you're both full of it, although I think (hope) Xetheare is just making a joke. Actually, you have that in common. Xetheare is making a joke, and Factropolis IS a joke. Brilliant!
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Space Station Jim, at February 04, 2009 11:18 AM
LOL k so Space Station Jim, if you've visited this BS site long enough you would know Xetheare is our local comedian.
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Anonymous, at August 07, 2009 3:22 PM
OK, I'm usually a supporter and have been a long time subscriber but come on guys,... this is word-for-word ripoffery!
http://www.strangecosmos.com/content/item/155246.html
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Fact-O-Tron, at December 22, 2009 9:35 AM
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