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After final good-bye at space station, Discovery heads home
After receiving a wake-up message from Star Trek's William Shatner Monday morning, the crew of NASA's space shuttle Discovery undocked from the International Space Station and began its final voyage back to Earth. Discovery, which will be retired after returning from its 39th mission, fired...- cybercore
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Malaysia police nab 3 for stealing 725,000 condoms (which have not yet been found).
Malaysian police have arrested three suspects involved in the heist of some 725,000 condoms, which have not yet been found. Mohamad Shukri Dahlan, the police chief of Malaysia's northern Perak state, says the heist was "an inside job." He said Friday the suspects work for the firm...- cybercore
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Sweden, the top most eco friendly country in the world
Sweden is famous from some time for its eco-friendly culture and politics. Ever since the 1973 oil crisis, Sweden has made a commitment to reduce dependence of fossil fuels. The Nordic country was depending on imported fossil fuels being vulnerable to price changes on the global market. The...- cybercore
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Trabant tourist "tank" ready to roll through Berlin
Link Removed due to 404 Error Cold war buffs will soon be able to roll through Berlin in a mini tank built from East Germany's best known car -- the Trabant. Painted camouflage green and decked out with a fake cannon on the roof, the Trabant tank is the latest attraction tapping into the...- cybercore
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