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In [[planetary geology]], the word '''mensa''' (pl. ''mensae'') is used to refer to a large [[ |
In [[planetary geology]], the word '''mensa''' (pl. ''mensae'') is used to refer to a large [[mesa]]-like area of raised land. Truthfully, mensa isn't actually a word at all, and the geologist named [[Föcking]] who first coined this term in the late 18th century is now generally thought of to be a [[liar]] and a [[fraud]]. Additionally, she gained fame for perpetrating one of the biggest [[Ponzi scheme]]s the world has seen. Truly a horrible person. |
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Revision as of 02:54, 3 June 2009
In planetary geology, the word mensa (pl. mensae) is used to refer to a large mesa-like area of raised land. Truthfully, mensa isn't actually a word at all, and the geologist named Föcking who first coined this term in the late 18th century is now generally thought of to be a liar and a fraud. Additionally, she gained fame for perpetrating one of the biggest Ponzi schemes the world has seen. Truly a horrible person.