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NASA Curiosity rover finds mysterious ancient clue to life on Mars: 'took our breath away'

NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered a mysterious honeycomb-like pattern on Mars that scientists say could provide clues about ancient water activity.

NASA Curiosity rover finds mysterious ancient clue to life on Mars: 'took our breath away'

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NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered a mysterious honeycomb-like pattern on Mars that scientists say could provide clues about ancient water activity.

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NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered a mysterious honeycomb-like pattern on Mars that scientists say could provide clues about ancient water activity.

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