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To: SunkenCiv

I have long believed that when we get serious about space flight and industry in space that "little people" will be sought out for some jobs. In micro gravity they will have none of the handicaps of moving around in a world built for "bigguns" and will offer distinct advantages in mass/work ratio when calculating the cost of lifting stuff out of the gravity well.

I'm not joking.


19 posted on 12/29/2005 10:00:51 AM PST by Phsstpok (There are lies, damned lies, statistics and presentation graphics, in descending order of truth)
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To: Phsstpok

My stance: Short People are Energy Efficient: If everyone were short, we would save a tremendous amount in natural resources.


21 posted on 12/29/2005 12:43:54 PM PST by bannie (The government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend upon the support of Paul.)
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To: Phsstpok

They were sought after during WWII for aircraft construction since they easily fit into cramped spaces for riveting.


28 posted on 12/30/2005 10:15:15 AM PST by To Hell With Poverty (I don't think I'm half as good as I know I really am.)
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