'Moon rock' given to Holland by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin is fake - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**usacomm** · 08-29-2009, 09:52 AM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/s...n-is-fake.html

awwwww...

**Nypbscao** · 08-29-2009, 10:13 AM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/s...n-is-fake.html

awwwww...

Wait, it was the late 60's and Holland. Do you blame 'em? They were probaby worried one of those crazy bastards might try to stuff it in a bong and smoke it! lol

Seriously though, makes you wonder how the f* somethig like this could happen.

**usacomm** · 08-29-2009, 10:42 AM

hope hoax believers don't get this as a proof

its just funny they now realized it now. plus they valued a piece of wood so much for so long [rofl]

**Aizutox** · 08-29-2009, 10:46 AM

Man, I could do much better in this world as a grifter, grifting is where it's at.

Honesty and integrity is for the sheeple.

**Nppracph** · 08-29-2009, 10:49 AM

Waaaahaaahaaawahhh...[rofl] Ebays first sale...

**gdjfhdf** · 08-29-2009, 04:30 PM

Totally inaccurate headline from the Telegraph there - Armstrong and Aldrin were never involved; the rock was given by the then American ambassador to Holland. A genuine sample would have been certainly handed over and I'll bet money on it being swapped by some light-fingered museum staff at some point in the past.

**bUqLfXRI** · 08-29-2009, 05:30 PM

Totally inaccurate headline from the Telegraph there - Armstrong and Aldrin were never involved; the rock was given by the then American ambassador to Holland. A genuine sample would have been certainly handed over and I'll bet money on it being swapped by some light-fingered museum staff at some point in the past.

Hell, it might not have even made it to the museum to begin with. It was a long time between when it was given to the PM and when it was given to the museum.

**TimEricsson** · 08-29-2009, 09:23 PM

got this mental image of the two of them sniggering

"Yeah dude, it's totally a moon rock *snigger* oh of course we're on the level!"

**soajerwaradaY** · 08-29-2009, 09:53 PM

Makes me wonder if we are the only country to which this has happened.

It is sad to know that people were mislead this way who may have come from far just to see a piece of moon...

**vodaPlaps** · 08-29-2009, 10:06 PM

well obviously they never went to the moon so of course its fake [rolleyes]

**kjanyeaz1** · 08-29-2009, 10:27 PM

well obviously they never went to the moon so of course its fake [rolleyes]

Ugh, why do you post?

**vodaPlaps** · 08-29-2009, 10:33 PM

ugh, why do you give me fake rock?

it was a joke, i'm a firm believer in the moon landings, it just seems incredibly stupid to hand out an old piece of wood and call it moon rock.

**kjanyeaz1** · 08-29-2009, 10:40 PM

Why would you give a real rock to Holland of all places?

**soajerwaradaY** · 08-29-2009, 10:42 PM

Why would you give a real rock to Holland of all places?

Because we help you great deal with alot of technology.

**vodaPlaps** · 08-29-2009, 10:46 PM

Why would you give a real rock to Holland of all places?

i see your point. i have nothing against the Dutch, but fibbing has turned out a bit embarrassing. best to give them nothing.

**usacomm** · 08-30-2009, 12:31 AM

[rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl]

Waaaahaaahaaawahhh...[rofl] Ebays first sale...

of course purse speculation here but real one might have really been stolen or swapped by someone.

those real rocks really are worth a lot of money. plus its scientific value of course.

**Romobencience** · 08-30-2009, 12:46 AM

Makes me wonder if we are the only country to which this has happened.

It is sad to know that people were mislead this way who may have come from far just to see a piece of moon...

I totally agree that it sucks for those who went to look at it.. BUT Neeyik has a point. I really can't see the American's passing off a piece of petrified wood as moonrock. In all likelyhood it was real at one point but the original has long since been replaced. Still though I bet this is going to cause them a bit of a embarrassment regardless and they will land up making it up to the Dutch people.

**usacomm** · 08-30-2009, 12:49 AM

I totally agree that it sucks for those who went to look at it.. BUT Neeyik has a point. I really can't see the American's passing off a piece of petrified wood as moonrock. In all likelyhood it was real at one point but the original has long since been replaced. Still though I bet this is going to cause them a bit of a embarrassment regardless and they will land up making it up to the Dutch people.

yeah thats the question tho .. where did it end up ??

this not only happens with moon rock, sometimes even paintings at museums can turn out to be fakes.

i wonder who made money out of this tho.

**vodaPlaps** · 08-30-2009, 01:07 AM

this is a rock that's been around 40 years though. it hasn't had that long to disappear. i cant see how that could happen anyway.

**opergolon** · 08-30-2009, 01:15 AM

Why would you give a real rock to Holland of all places?

With respect to the last 30 years, I guess you've never heard of ESTEC. Google it.

08-29-2009, 09:52 AM	#1
usacomm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 554 Senior Member	'Moon rock' given to Holland by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin is fake http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/s...n-is-fake.html awwwww... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 10:13 AM	#2
Nypbscao Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 396 Senior Member	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/s...n-is-fake.html awwwww... Wait, it was the late 60's and Holland. Do you blame 'em? They were probaby worried one of those crazy bastards might try to stuff it in a bong and smoke it! lol Seriously though, makes you wonder how the f* somethig like this could happen. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 10:42 AM	#3
usacomm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 554 Senior Member	hope hoax believers don't get this as a proof its just funny they now realized it now. plus they valued a piece of wood so much for so long [rofl] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 04:30 PM	#6
gdjfhdf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 429 Senior Member	Totally inaccurate headline from the Telegraph there - Armstrong and Aldrin were never involved; the rock was given by the then American ambassador to Holland. A genuine sample would have been certainly handed over and I'll bet money on it being swapped by some light-fingered museum staff at some point in the past. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 05:30 PM	#7
bUqLfXRI Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 579 Senior Member	Totally inaccurate headline from the Telegraph there - Armstrong and Aldrin were never involved; the rock was given by the then American ambassador to Holland. A genuine sample would have been certainly handed over and I'll bet money on it being swapped by some light-fingered museum staff at some point in the past. Hell, it might not have even made it to the museum to begin with. It was a long time between when it was given to the PM and when it was given to the museum. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 09:23 PM	#8
TimEricsson Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 341 Senior Member	got this mental image of the two of them sniggering "Yeah dude, it's totally a moon rock snigger oh of course we're on the level!" Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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soajerwaradaY Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 447 Senior Member	Makes me wonder if we are the only country to which this has happened. It is sad to know that people were mislead this way who may have come from far just to see a piece of moon... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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vodaPlaps Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	well obviously they never went to the moon so of course its fake [rolleyes] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 10:27 PM	#11
kjanyeaz1 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	well obviously they never went to the moon so of course its fake [rolleyes] Ugh, why do you post? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 10:33 PM	#12
vodaPlaps Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	ugh, why do you give me fake rock? it was a joke, i'm a firm believer in the moon landings, it just seems incredibly stupid to hand out an old piece of wood and call it moon rock. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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kjanyeaz1 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	Why would you give a real rock to Holland of all places? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 10:42 PM	#14
soajerwaradaY Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 447 Senior Member	Why would you give a real rock to Holland of all places? Because we help you great deal with alot of technology. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-29-2009, 10:46 PM	#15
vodaPlaps Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	Why would you give a real rock to Holland of all places? i see your point. i have nothing against the Dutch, but fibbing has turned out a bit embarrassing. best to give them nothing. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-30-2009, 12:31 AM	#16
usacomm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 554 Senior Member	[rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl][rofl] Waaaahaaahaaawahhh...[rofl] Ebays first sale... of course purse speculation here but real one might have really been stolen or swapped by someone. those real rocks really are worth a lot of money. plus its scientific value of course. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-30-2009, 12:46 AM	#17
Romobencience Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 500 Senior Member	Makes me wonder if we are the only country to which this has happened. It is sad to know that people were mislead this way who may have come from far just to see a piece of moon... I totally agree that it sucks for those who went to look at it.. BUT Neeyik has a point. I really can't see the American's passing off a piece of petrified wood as moonrock. In all likelyhood it was real at one point but the original has long since been replaced. Still though I bet this is going to cause them a bit of a embarrassment regardless and they will land up making it up to the Dutch people. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-30-2009, 12:49 AM	#18
usacomm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 554 Senior Member	I totally agree that it sucks for those who went to look at it.. BUT Neeyik has a point. I really can't see the American's passing off a piece of petrified wood as moonrock. In all likelyhood it was real at one point but the original has long since been replaced. Still though I bet this is going to cause them a bit of a embarrassment regardless and they will land up making it up to the Dutch people. yeah thats the question tho .. where did it end up ?? this not only happens with moon rock, sometimes even paintings at museums can turn out to be fakes. i wonder who made money out of this tho. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-30-2009, 01:07 AM	#19
vodaPlaps Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	this is a rock that's been around 40 years though. it hasn't had that long to disappear. i cant see how that could happen anyway. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-30-2009, 01:15 AM	#20
opergolon Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 489 Senior Member	Why would you give a real rock to Holland of all places? With respect to the last 30 years, I guess you've never heard of ESTEC. Google it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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