From: henry@spsystems.net   
      
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   Rick Jones   wrote:   
   >Either way, if there is left-over kerosene in the ET (asuming I've   
   >interpreted the "plus some extra" correctly) doesn't that mean a small   
   >"oil slick" wherever it lands?   
      
   Not after a flaming descent through the atmosphere in small pieces. :-)   
      
   >random thought - to what extent did the white paint formerly used to   
   >paint the ET help hold the foam together?   
      
   Not significantly.  The paint didn't have any great mechanical strength.   
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