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Scientists say there's water underneath the moon's crusty surface

Volcanic events may have helped trap water in rocks on the moon's dusty surface, according to scientists. Researchers at Brown University say there could be as much water in the moon's mantle as beneath the Earth's crust. The discovery has excited supporters of manned space exploration. Jan Crawford reports.
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