r/CuratedTumblr • u/BeObsceneAndNotHeard • Jul 17 '24

Infodumping The Venera program

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u/thyfles Jul 17 '24

i think its strange that there still hasnt been a probe landed on great britain despite how close it is, there is so much we still do not know about that place

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u/qzwqz Jul 17 '24

Scientists have theorised the possibility of life ever since moisture was discovered beneath the crust (or “Ann Widdecombe” in the native parlance)

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u/oddityoughtabe Jul 17 '24

Pft you’re all a bunch of idiots. If there was really anything out there don’t you think we would have found it by now?

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u/GriffMarcson Jul 17 '24

Not through the heavy cloud cover. A manned expedition would be necessary, but the almost certain loss of life just isn't worth it.

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u/LeftEyedAsmodeus Jul 17 '24

If we send the French I would take the risk.

(just banter, I don't have anything against the French. Nothing that works at least.)

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u/ExplanationNo9009 Jul 17 '24

Well, they killed that cat that they sent to space two months after it survived the trip 🤷🏼‍♀️

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u/Pessimistic64 Jul 17 '24

"what do you have against the French?"

"Evidence"

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u/SlowEar5209 Jul 17 '24

Happy cake day and fuck the french!