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Jona Lendering Offline
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03-31-2007, 04:27 PM
As far as I can remember, this is the fifth time that someone announces that he has solved "the riddle of the pyramids", i.e., how they built them. Here is a more detailled explanation. IMHO, it sounds plausible.
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04-02-2007, 02:11 PM
So, Jona, you're sure it wasn't with the help of UFO teleportation devices??
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04-02-2007, 02:14 PM
Big Grin
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04-02-2007, 05:39 PM
Quote:So, Jona, you're sure it wasn't with the help of UFO teleportation devices??
Back than, the force of gravity was less than it is today. Everyone knows that. It is of course assumed. :wink:
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04-03-2007, 09:49 AM
interesting stuff.
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04-03-2007, 10:49 AM
Hmmmmm, I could make a comment here, but it might not be PC. :lol:
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04-03-2007, 12:10 PM
Whoa! Wait! So they are not landing pads after all? Has some one informed Stargate Command about this.
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04-03-2007, 01:23 PM
Quote:Whoa! Wait! So they are not landing pads after all? Has some one informed Stargate Command about this.


Jack and Daniel together with Teal'c and Samantha will get too the bottom of this
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04-05-2007, 02:55 PM
BTW, here is a nice game to build a pyramid: [url:2u7jbg9u]http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/launch_gms_pyramid_builder.shtml[/url]
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04-05-2007, 03:42 PM
I crashed my boat :evil:
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04-05-2007, 10:43 PM
First I took too long by boat, then my workers went on strike after working happily for over 24 years! Ungrateful lot! :evil:
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04-05-2007, 11:46 PM
25 years and 35 days, nice golden capstone... 8)
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