Chris Handscomb wrote:
From a scientific viewpoint, what would happen if the sun just stopped
producing light and heat in an instant? What would happen on the day and
night sides of the Earth respectively? How long would it take for the Earth
to freeze - what would the lowest temperature be? What would happen to the
weather systems in the atmosphere, how long would it take for life to become
extinct? Would there still be electricity? For how long? Forgetting about
the social and political aspects of it?

Anyone want to be curious about this and give some answers?

Jeremy (not Chris)



George W Bush wouldn't worry, just as long as he's secured another ten
years of oil supply for the USA.

I'll get some candles in, just in case...

Excellent question!