Mars is an incredibly fascinating and awe-inspiring place. Just check out the latest imagery from the Mars Rover. I mean, these are super hi-res and clear - you'd swear they were taken in the Arizona desert! ;-) (I'm not actually implying they are - but some actually believe that silliness.)

Anyway - I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I can't wait for the first humans to walk (and apparently live there) - since the first human contact is supposed to be a one-way trip! That said, I hate to be cynical - but who in their right mind would want to live in a completely uninhabitable desert that spans for millions of square km's? Well - apparently there are thousands. Yet, what's harder to believe is that it's all supposed to be happening in the next TEN years? I'll believe it when I see it. Some are saying it's just a scam at this point. I'm not sure I'd go that far... but... who knows?

http://www.mars-one.com/