Indian astrologers are predicting violence and turmoil across the world as a result of this week's total solar eclipse, which the superstitious and religious view as a sign of potential doom.
But astronomers, scientists and secularists are trying to play down claims of evil portent in connection with Wednesday's natural spectacle, when the moon will come between the Earth and the sun, completely obscuring the sun.
In Hindu mythology, the two demons Rahu and Ketu are said to "swallow" the sun during eclipses, snuffing out its life-giving light and causing food to become inedible and water undrinkable.
Pregnant women are advised to stay indoors to prevent their babies developing birth defects, while prayers, fasting and ritual bathing, particularly in holy rivers, are encouraged.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Pending solar eclipse harbinger of doom.
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Dude:
What about the news that it appears that a comet recently hit Jupiter, leaving a "bruise" on that planet the size of the PACIFIC OCEAN! (See here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/22/science/space/22jupiter.html.)
Holy crap! Maybe we'll need to send Bruce Willis up to space someday to nuke one? (Who knew that Michael Bay could be so visionary?)
Sleep well, my friend.
Steve
Jupiter was asking for it, being all big n' gaseous n' crap. If I were a comet, I'd slam into it too.
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