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Comets have surfaced in myths and legends as evil omens. They appeared in the sky to herald the occurrence of natural disasters such as flood and famines. They served as warning of impending war and death of powerful rulers. * fiery messengers of the gods * The harbinger of Doom * The Menace of the Universe http://www.NASA.gov/mission_pages/deepimpact/media/f_ancient.html

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Because it would bring good luck to the people- and if your with East middle yes i have this question too... hope you get a hundred <3 ... 2012 :)

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