Contact by Daft Punk supposedly "
contains audio from the Apollo 17 mission used by courtesy of NASA and Capt. Eugene Cernan". The sample says: "Hey Bob, I'm looking at what Jack was talking about and it's definitely not a particle that's nearby. It is a bright object and it's obviously rotating because it's flashing, it's way out in the distance, certainly rotating in a very rhythmic fashion because the flashes come around almost on time. As we look back at the Earth it's up at about 11 o'clock, about maybe ten or twelve diame...Earth diameters. I don't know whether that does you any good, but there's something out there."
When I Google this I find only Daft Punk references. Is it a genuine soundbite from the Apollo 17 mission or did those wacky French robots make it up?
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94
on May 21, 2013 -
7 answers
I want to purchase a frameable map of France, done in a similar manner to
this one of Oregon.
My Google powers are letting me down, even in French. All I'm able to find so far are 3D, molded-plastic relief maps, and then regional, folding topo maps.
Any clues welcome.
posted by sandettie light vessel automatic
on Feb 18, 2013 -
7 answers
I just heard the most amazing song on a streaming radio station from France! The song was in English, but there was no identification, and googling the bits of lyrics I could understand got me nowhere. Can you help me figure it out?
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posted by ocherdraco
on Nov 15, 2012 -
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I’m currently based in Andalucía, Spain, teaching English for the school year, and am planning to visit neighboring France during Christmas vacation. France fascinates me and will be the first country I visit outside of Spain during my time in Europe, but to be honest: I know nothing. I have approximately 13 days to spend in the country, I would like to see Paris and a few other sites in the northwest, and I will probably enter the country on the Mediterranean coast (from Spain) and leave via the Basque Country (to return to Spain). What should I see?
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posted by huxham
on Nov 11, 2012 -
11 answers
Going to Paris next spring 2013, traveling with parents who will be staying at a different hotel on other side of city. Would like to be able to call them to coordinate, what's the best option?
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posted by lirael2008
on Nov 10, 2012 -
9 answers
Where can I book a train from Paris Nord to Beaune, returning from Beaune to CDG a few days later?
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posted by OompaLoompa
on Oct 30, 2012 -
10 answers
FranceFilter:
Vacances de la Toussaint (fall midterm holidays) have what effect on traveling? Are trains, family-oriented sights, indoor pools, etc. packed, or is it mostly status quo?
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posted by wnissen
on Oct 1, 2012 -
5 answers
Honeymooning in Paris, and trying to flesh out our plans (not to mention a wedding registry) with stuff other than restaurants & museums. Ideas?
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posted by chicobangs
on Sep 10, 2012 -
25 answers
A friend asked me (because I have been to France a couple times) if I knew the locations in a couple of snapshots taken by his father many years ago (I presume after WWII) while in France serving in the armed forces. I have no idea, having only been to Paris and environs, and thought there was a chance that a French, or French-traveling, MeFites would know. Thanks in advance to anyone who has an idea.
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posted by aught
on Apr 18, 2012 -
5 answers
What is the best way to get access to a thesis published in 1966 in L'Universite Nancy Faculte des Sciences, France?
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posted by dhruva
on Jan 6, 2012 -
15 answers
Help me understand just what I've gotten myself into with regards to my Orange internet connection. (I'm in France.)
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posted by Tamanna
on Oct 31, 2011 -
13 answers
I'm trying to track down a French book, published recently, 2010 or 2011. It's either a conlang book or a book about an invented society. Possibly both. It is not a novel or a collection of stories but a description of the language/society. This is the author's first book. It was published by a respected publishing house and garnered positive notes in France.
posted by Kattullus
on Sep 18, 2011 -
2 answers
I'd like to subscribe to a French magazine, but I live in Wales. How can I do this?
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posted by piato
on Jun 13, 2011 -
5 answers
Sell me Grenoble! I will be in Grenoble for five days, and if I like it enough, I might return for a year or two...
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posted by ddaavviidd
on May 7, 2011 -
3 answers
What should I know about french cultural conventions in the context of a job interview?
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posted by valdesm
on Apr 25, 2011 -
5 answers
Black beret, with white cursive/handwriting text on it in French(I can't remember what it said). I've seen two people with these, brought back from Paris, but I couldn't find them over there myself. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Where would I find them next time?
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posted by mippy
on Apr 8, 2011 -
10 answers
french language filter: name of song on france bleu perigord sun 13 march 5.40 am
I've posted a minute of the last bars here
http://writethinkplay.blogspot.com/
or if someone could translate for me into french that I was listening to the song on france bleu perigord at 5.40 am sunday 13 march, and would like to know the name of it. The song that played just after it was Nights in White Satin by the Moody Blues. merci for any help
posted by sparkle55
on Mar 12, 2011 -
2 answers
I'm about to start a 5 month internship in France, I'm leaving next week, and my visa hasn't been processed yet. What should I tell customs?
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posted by Groovytimes
on Feb 28, 2011 -
8 answers
What is the cheapest option for using internet in France without one's own PC - i.e., internet cafés, etc.?
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posted by aqsakal
on Dec 13, 2010 -
9 answers
How can I most easily and inexpensively send small holiday gifts from France to the US?
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posted by sucre
on Nov 13, 2010 -
3 answers
Where can I eat vegetarian while staying in Paris? I'm planning a week's holiday in Paris or perhaps nearby, and would like a hotel that's either vegetarian, or very sympathetic to a vegetarian diet. What are my options? Are there any options?
posted by curious_yellow
on Nov 9, 2010 -
25 answers
How can I get a photo of a war grave on the other side of the planet (without renewing my passport, incurring massive airfares, and getting over my deep-seated horror of flying overseas)?
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posted by malibustacey9999
on Nov 7, 2010 -
17 answers
A friend is traveling to Paris, France to stay for 2-5 days. He's a Bahamian citizen, which seems to indicate he'll need a visa for sure. Here's the twist: he's en route, and may have only a day to try to get any paperwork taken care of. Does he stand a chance of getting a visa through, or should he turn back now?
The US French Consulate does not give out visa information by phone, and I've trying contacting Customs and the Police at Charles De Gaulle Airport (+33 1 48 62 31 22). Unfortunately, I don't speak French, and the phone system seems to be unforgiving.
posted by NBJack
on Nov 1, 2010 -
1 answer
I didn't get my Eurail pass before I left. Now I have a surprise week off and I'd really like one. Will I run into any problems if I buy one, have it sent to my hometown in Canada, and have my parents send it back to me in France? I have 17 days before it needs to be in my hands.
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posted by superiorchicken
on Oct 5, 2010 -
8 answers
In pictures of Paris you often see tall, round posting pillars (my term) on the sidewalks on which are posted advertisements and announcements -- what are these posting pillars actually called -- the best English translation is preferred. Thanks.
posted by badensa
on Sep 13, 2010 -
14 answers
I've got a 3G iPad, and am going to France on holiday and want to be able to use the 3G whilst over there. Any ideas on where I can pick up a 3G sim card for use in France to avoid the roaming charges?
posted by lloyder
on Jul 5, 2010 -
5 answers
So, my father, sister and I are planning a trip to Europe in mid-June. We need to work out quite where. I need to be able to fly in from London, the others to train or fly to wherever from Lyon. We need to go somewhere where we can stay for about 6 days, and there will be enough to entertain us there or in nearby town. I was wondering about Malta, my sister thought Genoa, my father thought St Tropez (our budget is not endless so perhaps not) Any suggestions?
posted by curious zoe
on May 3, 2010 -
4 answers
I'm moving to France (not to paint houses)! Two big questions: Where to live while working in Honfleur? What should I buy in Japan or the US before moving, to take advantage of better prices?
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posted by whatzit
on Nov 6, 2009 -
7 answers
Where can we make out with French boys, what foodie things can I not miss in Paris, and what is the Kampa Park of Brussels?
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posted by IWoudDie4U
on Aug 17, 2009 -
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