By theTentman (not verified) on 16 Dec 2012 #permalink I need to remind you of some of the privileged info you have. You did sign the non-disclosure agreement. Dark matter and dark energy are to remain dark! We know you can do this. By Christopher (not verified) on 16 Dec 2012 #permalink I had never seen a sky full of stars, and I do mean full, until I traveled to North Carolina for the first time. This was well into my 4th decade of life too! I was on NC17 between Elizabeth City and Edenton when I noticed my rear view mirrors were completely black. That was unusual enough to get me to notice it.