On this day 1835..... The /New York Sun/ publishes stunning revelations that Sir John Hershel has observed little men living on the surface of the moon. The stories, now generally believed to be false, brings the paper record circulation. Thought we'd get a chuckle out of this, Thad -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.