Mars Exhibit Opens in South Carolina

An exhibit simulating life on Mars opened last week at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, South Carolina. It may seem like an aquarium is a pretty strange place to open an exhibit on Mars, but Steve File, the GM of Ripley's claims it is because the two share commonality in the field of discovery. The 2500 square foot interactive exhibit will show visitors how Earthlings will be lighter, stronger, and even younger (based on Mars years). Other features will include an overview of the history of Mars and a comparison of fact vs. fiction between Mars and its Hollywood perception. The exhibit, entitled "Mars: Search for Life," will run the whole of 2007 and had a cost of $500,000.