Mercury
Turkish, British expat animal lovers help stray cats, dogs
Turks and expatriate Brits both braved freezing water on Dec. 26 to benefit the stray animals of Turkey as mercury drops.
The Sun will Devour the Earth in 5 Billion years
South China Morning Post - Enjoy the sun while it lasts: in 5 billion years time, our host star will burn out, rip itself apart and turn into a massive glowing ring of interstellar gas and dust, scientists say.
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Groovy Rock | Athens | September 5
Illegal Operation, Cyanna Mercury and Rosewood Brothers - three local rock acts whose song lyrics are in English - will be performing in Galatsi's Alsos Veikou park on Tuesday, September 5. The music starts at 8 p.m. and admission is free of charge.
Alsos Veikou, Galatsi, tel 210.291.9111
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NASA finally has a computer that can survive on Venus
Even though Mercury is closer to the Sun, Venus is the hottest planet in the Solar System. It has surface temperatures of about 460 degrees Celsius (860 degrees Fahrenheit) coupled with a carbon dioxide-rich air that has an atmospheric pressure about 90 times that of Earth’s.
Serbia: Two arrested for smuggling mercury, selling it in Kosovo
Two persons have been arrested on suspicion that they brought mercury (quicksilver) to Serbia, where they stored the chemical element with intent to sell it.
The Interior Ministry (MUP) made the announcement on Thursday.
Two arrested for smuggling mercury, selling it in Kosovo
Two persons have been arrested on suspicion that they brought mercury (quicksilver) to Serbia, where they stored the chemical element with intent to sell it.
The Interior Ministry (MUP) made the announcement on Thursday.
Bulgarian Court Sentences Roma Boss Kiril Rashkov
The Specialised Penal Court has sentenced the Roma boss Kiril Rashkov - Tsar Kiro (King Kiro) to two years in prison and a fine of BGN 10,000 for the illegal possession of mercury, as well as of coins with archaeological and cultural-historical value.
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Three people arrested at Turkish border for chemical smuggling worth $2.5 million
Two smugglers of Georgian origin have been arrested at Turkey's northeastern border for attempting to smuggle caesium and a mercury-like substance, with a combined estimated market value of $2.5 million.
An ode to muscle cars of a bygone age
Speed aside, strong cars were always admired for their raw sensation. Big engines in impressive designs that would attract attention just like a Ferrari would. Perhaps it’s not the same beauty, but a different kind, a majestic, classic quality which moves car lovers everywhere.
Top Muscle’s bible is an ode to these cars of a bygone age.
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NASA spacecraft Messenger crashes on Mercury
An unmanned NASA spacecraft has crashed on the surface of the planet Mercury, after it ran out of fuel following a successful 11-year mission, the US space agency said April 30.
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