"Dennis Jaywood" <Super DJwood> wrote in message 
news:57dmd1pe9ekgl7ikaklcljt3bg562e9dk1@4ax.com...
> On Sun, 17 Jul 2005 14:11:40 -0400, "Chris" <mountaininf@cox.net>
> wrote:
>
> Where in the hell in Betelgeuse?

Six million light years from Earth.

It must be some small insignificant
> nation because I can't find it on any maps.  I have an old big London
> Times World Atlas.

1) an old atlas is out of date. Get a new one. You'll be surprised at what 
you'll find.

2) Why a London Times atlas troll? How's the weather over there?

 It is one of the best ever publish in the US.
>
> Why don't you use important or large places as example.  Stop trying
> to impress us with you knowledge of the insignificant and obscure.
>
>>If your teacher told you that they were from Betelgeuse, you would believe
>>it. I know it's hard, and requires some effort, but try thinking for
>>your.....hell, just try thinking. A whole new world will open.
>