Slashdot and the Internet are abuzz today with rumors swirling around reports that the White House has been briefed about the discovery of something more “provocative” than the seemingly 12th discovery of water existing on the Martian surface. Whether this is the discovery of oil, a Snickers wrapper, organic artifacts of previous life, or mineral and organic compounds that could support human life, we’re sure the President is feverishly working up a pre-emptive strike.
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If it isn’t oil, it likely won’t even be looked at. (Is this the off-shore drilling everyone is talking about?)