A very rare discovery: Failed star orbits a dead star every 71 minutes

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9. All of the billions spent on these and other programs

Is actually not spent on these programs. Look at NASA and the condition of the shuttle. Much of the money goes into the pockets of the already wealthy corporatists. We don't even know what's below the oceans on our own planet. And the greed is the main reason we have starving children at all. Humans are inquisitive creatures. That is fine. Take care of the life threatening stuff first. Like giving people clean water, air, food, healthcare, a roof over their heads and an education if they want one. More people would support the programs. And we wouldn't have to import good scientists...we'd have plenty here. Don't take that as anti-immigrant. Immigrants built this country. I'm more wary of rwnjs than any immigrant. Imho