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I quite like this science smackdown from astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. The world needs more robust, funny, scientists on TV.

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He's great, isn't he? What I admire about his particular approach is that his humour and openness disarms people in a way that belligerence and name-calling never seems to achieve.

People really like him, and that counts for a lot when you're trying to get them to listen to your explanation.

its ova wen god says it ova u never kno wat goin to happen all u can do is pray and do good and god will set you free be blessed

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