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Re: Carl Sagan's "Cosmos"
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Wed, 4 Apr 2001 19:20:37 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Bruce Schlickbernd writes:
> I was exaggerating for effect, of course. But yes, he did say billions and
> billions on occasion.
Sorry, not true. Sagan was misquoted and that's just a plain fact.
The only time he actually said "billions and billions" was after the
misquote became a trademark (not what Sagan wanted, but what the hell) and
he would say it at conferences or on autographs and book signings for a
laugh. That's the truth.
Dan
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