A fake message circulating these days. This is "a special kind: it does not sell anything, do not ask, promises nothing. He simply announces an event that is totally and absolutely false. Here
this message:
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HERE IS A LITTLE SOMETHING TO PUT IN YOUR CALENDAR!
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CONTENT HERE IS A SMALL
SOMETHING TO PUT IN YOUR CALENDAR!
THIS WILL GET ONCE IN YOUR LIFE!
Our neighbor's beautiful red planet and yes, Mars will pass any
near us!
From the beginning of August, Mars will be the brightest star in the sky
.
Save the date August 27 12h30am to Mars will pass
so close to Earth will be as large as a full moon. Looking at the sky
one gets the impression of having two moons.
Do not miss this event, it happens only once in a lifetime!
The next time Mars will also close will be the year 2287.
Let everyone know your friends, it happens once in a lifetime!
Add life to your years and years to your life.
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If the message is harmless, it has, besides the failure to add to pollution by e-mail another spam message, that of being wrong.
First, the Montreal Planetarium reminded that Mars will never as big as the moon to the eye naked but " With a magnification of 75 times, March appear as large as the full moon to the naked eye.." So without telescope, Mars will really smaller than the moon!
Deuxio, this announcement actually dates back to 2003! This announcement returning each year, it is expected she will return to haunt the mailbox next year ...
Personal comment: Always be wary when we read that " Planet X will be the biggest star in the sky". For those who have still not taken the hint, read the Wikipedia definition for planet and star.
