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17 Aug 2021, 9:55 pm

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/nasa-will-try-to-deflect-an-asteroid-space-impact-coming-next-fall-167459.html


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17 Aug 2021, 10:04 pm

And just like that, we are all dinosaurs.


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17 Aug 2021, 10:15 pm

old_comedywriter wrote:
And just like that, we are all dinosaurs.

You might be underestimating ability of human pests to survive. I'd wager one would need way better pest control measures than mere asteroid in order to eradicate humans... :3



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17 Aug 2021, 10:30 pm

"Attempt." Why does that not fill me with much enthusiasm?


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17 Aug 2021, 10:34 pm

Brings to mind "Armageddon"...



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17 Aug 2021, 10:41 pm

This is the headline I want to see:

NASA Prepares to Annihilate an Asteroid Before it f***s Up Earth!

None of this "attempt" s**t!


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