[PatrickHenry]

Text of footnotes in the original. I've added underlining wherever I thought it appropriate.

Observe how scientists willingly adjust their opinions whenever new data make it necessary. Observe too how the anti-science posters will spin this powerful strength of science to claim that these guys are just flip-floppers with no knowledge whatsoever.

[Constantine XIII]

Well, that could ruin your day!

[Constantine XIII]

Oh, by the way, it's Bush's fault! :P

[searchandrecovery]

If it implodes, then the last person standing - please turn out the lights. If it continues to expand, then, never mind.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Universe won't end for 24 billion years... probably

So now what do I do with all that Spam and toilet paper I stockpiled?

[hosepipe]

[ The Universe won't end for 24 billion years... probably ]

LoL.....

[xp38]

I wonder if is taking reservations yet?

[Fiddlstix]

Damn! That's a load off my mind. I was really worried about this.

[CyberAnt]

Well .. since these are the pinheads who never read the Bible .. they're off by at least 25 billion years.

If the world has even 10 years, I'll be shocked.

[mlocher]

later read

[PhilipFreneau]

I recall Carl Sagan on a call-in talk show when a frantic caller asked, "When did you say the sun would expand and burn up the earth?"

"About 10 billion years", Sagan replied.

"Thank God," the relieved caller responded. "I thought you said 10 million."