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Re: When Does a Meteorite become a Meteorite?
Michael:
Well, I won't quibble about linguistics vs. semantics, but I never have
equated "meteor" with the flaming appearance only, but instead with the
object that is aflame. So there seems to be some dispute about a
consensus. You have ASSUMED the meaning of the word "meteor" is that
which you have given it. It has nothing to do with calling a dog a cat;
it has to do with that consensus you mentioned.
Which reminds me of the old story of the German visiting a farm in
America and admiring the "Pferd" in the stable. The farmer indignantly
replied, "well, you may call it a Pferd if you want to, but it's really
a horse!" Cheers!--Richard Hall
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