Howstuffworks nearest star survey

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yunir
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Howstuffworks nearest star survey

Post #1by yunir » 21.04.2006, 10:57

Hey all.
Just came across Howstuffworks.com's survey.

Q:
Which star is closest to the Earth?

Results (as at time of this post):
44.2% Alpha Centauri
10.3% Proxima Centauri
14.7% Another one that you didn't list
24.1% I have no idea
*% (Other options)

This question (and its responses) never fail to amuse me.

http://www.howstuffworks.com/survey1497.htm

btw, i chose Another one that you didn't list

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Re: Howstuffworks nearest star survey

Post #2by Chuft-Captain » 21.04.2006, 15:11

An oldy, but a goody....

My guess would be: "Another one that you didn't list." (ie. SOL) :lol:
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Post #3by Kryten » 15.08.2006, 20:10

If they had listed SOL, most would have jumped on it. The only way to do it was to make a "other" category.


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