This reminded me of the encounter Tintin and the crew had with Adonis, in Explorers on the Moon. It's mentioned as having an orbit lying within Mars and Jupiter, which raised the small point of why they'd be encountering it on their way from Earth to the moon - but, whilst still an astounding coincidence, this page (http://www.aqua.co.za/assa_jhb/Canopus/Can2003/c03bLitU.htm) notes its perihelion lies within the orbit of Venus.
as the brain-wave patterns of all the residents of what becomes of the United States fit in one box four feet long.
And yet, somehow, the New York subway remains packed regardless.
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Date: 2005-02-18 11:00 pm (UTC)as the brain-wave patterns of all the residents of what becomes of the United States fit in one box four feet long.
And yet, somehow, the New York subway remains packed regardless.