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War of the Worlds
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- Subject: War of the Worlds
- From: Bernd Pauli <bernd.pauli@lehrer1.rz.uni-karlsruhe.de>
- Date: Thu, 21 May 1998 01:43:15 +0200
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Martin wrote:
> I've heard that H G Well's work "War of the Worlds" was loosely
connected
> to the "discovery" of life traces in meteorites.
Interesting connection, Martin! - Does someone on the list know more
about this?
To the best of my knowledge, this 1897 novel was inspired by the ongoing
discussions about the possible existence of artificial canals on Mars in
those days.
Best wishes to all list members,
Bernd
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