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Hans Lippershey

I was shocked to learn today that the telescope was invented by Hans Lippershey! I always thought Galileo was the inventor, so I was rather dismayed, I must say! Though Hans invented it, old Gal perfected it so as to bring into better view, The shapely blonde in the apartment across the via for his keen purview! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 12/4/2012 11:09:00 AM
Bad boy... Bad Boy... Mr. Galileo... Still inventions have come from stranger things in life...
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Date: 12/3/2012 3:42:00 PM
Stars? What stars? Thank you for the astrology lesson Bob. Very enlightening. :)
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Date: 11/28/2012 2:55:00 PM
this is CUTE!!
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Date: 11/25/2012 10:29:00 AM
i've always wanted one, Robert, i think you have just fed my appetite. great poem....
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Date: 11/23/2012 3:18:00 PM
I always wonder what people do with those things. Can't possibly be looking for a star! Lol. We learn something new everyday, Bob. Fun poem as usual. Love it every time :) Have a great black Friday. Hope you get all your shopping done this day :) Love ya, Toquyen
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