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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on December 11, 2010, 23:36

Title: Huge Asteroids Brought Gold to Infant Earth, Study Says
Post by: sam on December 11, 2010, 23:36

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Just as wise men are said to have brought gold to baby Jesus, huge asteroids may have brought gold and other precious metals to infant Earth, new research suggests.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/12/101209-asteroid-collisions-earth-gold-science-space/

Title: Re: Huge Asteroids Brought Gold to Infant Earth, Study Says
Post by: Rik on December 12, 2010, 12:21

It just doesn't have the same ring as the Christmas story, Sam. ;)

Title: Re: Huge Asteroids Brought Gold to Infant Earth, Study Says
Post by: Simon on December 12, 2010, 13:26

Great pic, though!   8-)