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On the Lighter Side => That CAN'T be true! => Topic started by: blakestyger on 30/06/2008 12:11:24

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Post by: blakestyger on 30/06/2008 12:11:24

The electromagnets in the CERN Large Hadron Collider are 25 metres high and made from...recycled Russian warships.  [:0]

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Post by: DoctorBeaver on 01/07/2008 22:13:02

Potemkin Proton Propeller!

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Post by: LeeE on 03/07/2008 23:45:15

 [;D]

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Post by: DoctorBeaver on 04/07/2008 07:43:38

Some of the equipment is so big they have to use rockets to get to the top!  [:0]

the above statement may not be strictly accurate

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Post by: time-cop on 17/07/2008 00:22:28

EH ! so russian warships are magnetic ? [:-\]

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Post by: DoctorBeaver on 17/07/2008 07:57:24

Quote from: time-cop on 17/07/2008 00:22:28

EH ! so russian warships are magnetic ? [:-\]

Yes. That's why they all congregate in 1 place.