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places you haven't discovered,

inventions you haven't yet invented.

No. Not that I know of.

How about a man-made fireball

on which to fly to the moon?

That's not possible!

That is an absolutely preposterous idea!

Never in a million years!

So you're not a genius! Then

give me back the medal. This instant!

Wait a moment!

A man-made fireball?

To the moon?

Well... It might work.

How about if we

call it a "rocket"?

"Rocket"? Sounds good.

It could work!

But it's risky.

I'm too old to fly.

I am prepared to sacrifice myself

for the benefit of science.

And you?

Will you accept the challenge?

I can certainly give it a try.

Mr Bunsen, you are a genius.

You're a man I can rely on.

Mr President, between you and me,

this is the first time in my life

that someone has asked

me to invent something.

You see? There is always something

new to discover. Now, get to work!

And when you're ready,

give me a call.

What is this?

My mobile. A telephone.

Ah, yes. I remember now:

The speaking telegraph!

I invented that too.

- Only, it won't work without a cable.

- Oh, it will.

- See you soon!

- Yes, see you soon!

And that President fellow

is such a nice man.

It seems there really are inventions

that I've not yet invented!

What's that?

What is this?

Strange. I've never seen

anything like it. How curious.

Yet another discovery.

What a crazy day this is!

So, let's examine this unknown

phenomenon a little more closely.

1.53 metres.

Just a moment. They must be stuck.

Well, after such a long time...

There you go.

They work. Good as new.

0.0 kilograms. Very odd. Very, very odd.

Very odd indeed!

Very odd. Very odd indeed!

Keep still. Quiet!

No systole. No diastole.

No pulse whatsoever!

That's just not possible!

It works perfectly.

Now, let's see.

Just stand there.

Don't move around. Hold your breath.

Oh, what's got stuck now?

Still nothing? I don't understand.

No bones, no organs, no genes.

Nothing. I don't get it.

Go... home...

You can talk?

What a strange phenomenon!

I've come across

this kind of thing...

somewhere before,

but I just can't remember where.

Where does the night actually

go when it's daytime?

The night sleeps during the daytime;

and the day sleeps when it's night time.

And where does the moon

go when it's daytime?

The moon? Well, it orbits the earth.

But when the sun is shining,

like now, you can't see it,

or you can only see it very faintly.

But I can't see it at all.

Then it's full moon.

And where is the Moon Man?

Next question!

Me.

You.

Me.

You.

No. Other way around.

No. Other way around.

Me. Bunsen.

You. Phenomenon.

You. Phenomenon.

Me. Bunsen.

No. Other way around.

No. Other way around.

Car. Vroom. Vroom.

Car. Vroom. Vroom.

Flower.

Flower. Vroom. Vroom.

House.

House?

No, other way around!

No? Other way around?

Moon.

Moon.

Very good.

I think that's enough for today.

Let's continue tomorrow.

I can't see you, Moon Man!

Where are you, Moon Man?

Where has the

Moon Man gone?

I'm so tired.

I just can't sleep.

Can you see the Moon Man?

I can't sleep without

the Moon Man.

Moon Man. Where are you?

Is there anything to report?

Firstly, the extra-terrestrial intruders

have not yet been apprehended.

Heavens above!

Could you perhaps make an effort?

Do I have to do

everything myself?

Secondly, the children...

What about the children? They love me.

They want to celebrate me.

They can go ahead.

No. It seems they can't sleep anymore.

All they keep talking about is...

Oh, there's no need for the children

to be afraid, tell them that!

I shall chase off those

troublesome children, er, intruders.

And I'll take care

of it personally!

No, that's not the issue.

Then what is?

Well, they're saying that the...

Moon Man... is no longer there and...

that he doesn't watch

over them anymore.

Who? What nonsense! Hahahahha...

the Moon... The Moon Man? Hahhahhha...

Yes, I know, hahaha. The Moon Man!

Who would believe such a thing?

Forget the children.

But, talking of the moon...

What's that old madman up to?

Put me through to him!

At your command, Mr President!

I'll do it right away Mr President.

Hello?

Good morning,

my dear Mr Bunsen!

Er.. Mr President?

There's no cable attached but

I can hear you nonetheless!

It's incredible!

I wanted ask how my

rocket is coming along.

Oh. Yes, right. The rocket.

I'll get to work on it right away.

Get to work on it?

I thought you'd be finished by now!

No. Something came up.

A completely new discovery!

An unknown phenomenon.

You'll be amazed!

A strange being that...

The intruders! The extra-terrestrials!

Be on your guard, Bunsen.

Stay where you are.

I'm on my way.

I told you so!

I'm going to catch them!

Very good, Mr President!

Good idea, Mr President!

Hello? Mr President?

Intruders?

Extra-terrestrials?

Tell me,

where do you come from?

Moon.

From the moon?

I think I must be dreaming.

Of course! You are the Moon Man.

Now I remember where I know you from!

As a child I used to look up at

the sky every night and see you.

You did?

I must be going

soft in the head!

I inspect you all over

and don't even ask

where you come from!

From the moon. Moon Man.

Not a phenomenon.

Of course! I simply can't believe it!

Where have you been all this time?

I've always been there,

up in the sky.

How come I lost

sight of you, then?

The President!

They're coming!

Oh my goodness!

Now what am I going to do?

Moon Man, come with me!

In here! Keep still!

And not a peep!

Ah, Mr President...

Where are the intruders?

Intruders?

Er, escaped...

Escaped?

What are you talking about?

I was just about to

examine the phenomenon,

but then he escaped.

The Moon Man.

Moon Man? Don't you start with

that Moon Man nonsense too!

Yes, the phenomenon comes from the Moon.

I didn't realize at first...

but you see, here...

I examined it thoroughly,

and then I realized.

What a discovery! And I thought

I'd discovered everything long ago!

From the moon, of all places!

Very well. This will make my voyage

to the moon even more exciting.

I need that rocket! You have to hurry up!

I have to strike back at the Moon Men!

The fate of the earth is at stake!

Can I really rely on you? My friend?

Er... yes. Certainly.

I hope so.

The fool let the extra-terrestrial

intruders escape.

Most regrettable.

The search must continue.

At least we now know what they look like,

and where they come from.

Very good Mr President!

Good idea Mr President!

Phew. It's cramped.

I'm sorry. I couldn't think of a better

way out of the predicament.

Who was that?

A friend.

What is a friend?

I don't really know myself.

But you can give me a hand now.

I have to invent something for my friend.

What does 'invent' mean?

We interrupt this programme

to bring you this news flash:

The President has again

achieved a great triumph!

The extra-terrestrial invaders

have been identified:

They come from the moon! But beware

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