The 4th ... North Korean style

North Korea decided to get in on the 4th of July festivities, by launching 7 missiles (Russian sources say 10) yesterday. Among them, was their long-range Taepodong-2, which had everyone worried, but it failed 42 seconds after launch - a good reason not to buy any "Made in North Korea" products!

Maybe they'll try again on New Year's Eve.

On the other hand, the Space Shuttle Discovery had a successful 4th of July launch yesterday.