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Gore1FL

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7. There is plenty of use for us.

Reply to Smackdown2019 (Original post)

Wed Apr 8, 2026, 03:30 PM

Apr 8

Unless you think the technological advancements to get there, the scientific discoveries from going, and the moon dust that might one day power our cities are not useful. I guess that can be an opinion to have; it is not one I share.

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