Although a lot of science went into this landing process, superstition on landing night can't hurt.

CNN: Rover Curiosity near Mars landing

He was planning to get some sleep after staying up all night after the landing when his assistant told him that the pictures had arrived.

NPR: Mars Rover Marks Second Anniversary of Landing

If you missed the landing late Sunday night, the video above recaptures the anticipation pretty nicely.

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All of which suggests that Boris Johnson, London's mayor, has his work cut out to fulfil his pledge that, by the end of 2012, no one will live on his city's streets, and no one landing there will sleep out for a second night.

ECONOMIST: Helping the homeless

Landing the inside slot did not cause McGaughey a sleepless night.

WSJ: Goldencents seeks a Preakness reversal

The meeting on Monday night was held at Breachwood Green, where it is claimed aeroplanes can be heard taking off and landing.

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