On Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:30:18 +1000, Sylvia Else
wrote:

Also, it seems to me that if the tidal effects were enough to melt the
surface of the planet, then by the same token the planet's rotation
would be reducing rapidly. It would end up in tidal lock and cool down.

Jesus. Fracking, H. Christ.

....Kids, this is Doctor Who. This isn't Star Trek, or even Babylon 5.
Hell, it ain't even Lost in Space. It's *supposed* to have all
disbelieve put not only on suspension, but in total escrow awaiting
Supreme Court judiciary disposition. Just sit back, enjoy the ride,
and quit being anal-retentive pedantics. This is the *one* show you're
supposed to just let go and don't worry about whether or not it could
really happen.

[shakes head at those obviously still living in their parents'
basement]

OM
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