An endurance test involving exposure to extreme heat and extreme cold approximates the dangers Mercury presents to human life.
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Exodus Earth: Endurance Test
An endurance test involving exposure to extreme heat and extreme cold approximates the dangers Mercury presents to human life.
Added: Jul 27, 2009
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Runtime: 03:17
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