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C0RI0LANUS

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4. This image from Mars was taken before Elvis' death in Aug 1977.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025, 09:48 AM

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This image, taken by NASA's Viking 1 orbiter and released on 25 July 1976, captured the public's attention because of a feature that looks very much like a human face. Further observations confirmed that this is in fact just a hill in Mars' Cydonia region. The human brain is wired to identify faces, even when they aren't there. (Source: NASA/JPL)

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NASA Images Reveal Mysterious Square Structure on Mars [View all] C0RI0LANUS Feb 4 OP

Giant salt crystal? nt. druidity33 Feb 4 #1

Exactly what I thought. 😄 electric_blue68 Feb 6 #7

4 Solid Right Angles Botany Feb 4 #2

Is that the structure that mwmisses4289 Feb 4 #3

This image from Mars was taken before Elvis' death in Aug 1977. C0RI0LANUS Feb 4 #4

Looks like ruins of a building. Sogo Feb 6 #5

The bottom corner looks particularly builderly. (my word 😄 ) electric_blue68 Feb 6 #8

The square on Mars is large; the sides are similar in width to the Great Pyramid in Egypt. C0RI0LANUS Feb 6 #6

Wow electric_blue68 Feb 6 #9

Hi electric_blue68. How are you today? C0RI0LANUS Feb 6 #11

Ok, but too little sleep. I read "Chariots"... electric_blue68 Feb 6 #12

Mornin'! Afternoon naps are good. C0RI0LANUS Feb 6 #13

I plan to take one. 👍 electric_blue68 Feb 6 #14

Felon Musk expressed a desire to see the mysterious Martian square up close. C0RI0LANUS Feb 6 #10