Scientists should worry about the brewing of tea on this planet first
Like, on top of Everest or maybe at the bottom of the Atlantic. Then, when Terran tea-making skills are perfected, only then should we venture into space.
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Fri 13 Feb 2009, 23:46,
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In which case
unmanned spacecraft can be sent on ahead to replace the orbital teapot with an up to date model in preparation for the astronauts' arrival. The current teapot is merely a placeholder.
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