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More oil anyone?
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More oil anyone?
"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain -
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They didnt have to dig very far did they....
The well was drilled to a vertical depth of 1.85 meters under the sea bed and ended at a bedrock.
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Too late, the Russians have already planted a flag to claim it on their way back from the North PoleOriginally posted by Clippy View PostShh, or the Americans will hear.
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Ironic act of the year: Russia sees that global warming is leading to the pack ice melting... so plants a flag to get the rights to drill for oil there... and so add to the problem! Those Russians, eh, what ARE they like?!Originally posted by BA to the Stars View PostToo late, the Russians have already planted a flag to claim it on their way back from the North Pole
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What problem?Originally posted by DBA_bloke View PostIronic act of the year: Russia sees that global warming is leading to the pack ice melting... so plants a flag to get the rights to drill for oil there... and so add to the problem! Those Russians, eh, what ARE they like?!
Cue 30 page thread on 4x4's, Airport tax, Al Gore...
Science isn't about why, it's about why not. You ask: why is so much of our science dangerous? I say: why not marry safe science if you love it so much. In fact, why not invent a special safety door that won't hit you in the butt on the way out, because you are fired. - Cave JohnsonComment
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Are you saying global warming isn't real? Well, may I draw your attention to the fact that I thought it was a bit warmer last night than it was the same time last year... you can't argue with science like that.Originally posted by gingerjedi View PostWhat problem?
Cue 30 page thread on 4x4's, Airport tax, Al Gore...
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There was a report in the paper this weekend that quoted 2 very reputable scientists as saying that this happens every 1500 years and it is a natural thing and that global warming does not exist.....Originally posted by DBA_bloke View PostAre you saying global warming isn't real? Well, may I draw your attention to the fact that I thought it was a bit warmer last night than it was the same time last year... you can't argue with science like that."If you can read this, thank a teacher....and since it's in English, thank a soldier"Comment
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I had to turn my fridge up a notch a couple of weeks ago. What more proof is needed?Originally posted by daviejones View PostThere was a report in the paper this weekend that quoted 2 very reputable scientists as saying that this happens every 1500 years and it is a natural thing and that global warming does not exist.....Comment
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