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Old 16-July-2005, 05:38 PM
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According to Nancy, Newton is wrong because the Moon couldn't possibly move as slowly as it does (slower than a Concorde, she points out) and remain in orbit. So don't try arguing with her on a celestial mechanics basis.
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