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The Economist

November 30, 2000 by Michael Boyle

The Economist printed a story about new telescope technology involving a mirror made of spinning liquid (instead of highly polished glass) that was largely pioneered here in Quebec. Which is great, and pretty interesting to read about. Best, though, is the opening graf:

ON THE face of it, a telescope with a liquid mirror sounds about as useful as a chocolate teapot.

Heh. Those wacky Economist writers!

Tags: Economist, Quebec, Technology, Writers

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