> Others seem to be taking it a step too far ... > > http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/science/article3649054.ece They could have cited any of the other 19 "ancient myths" in the headline. Sodom And Gomorrah has some sex appeal of course It's a bit much to say initially the asteroid was "suspected" of causing the destruction of S And G, then include it as a myth, with a Bible text thrown in -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist