A Surprising Revelation: The Truth About Asteroids and Earth

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The discussion highlights a surprising statistic regarding the 1 in 37 chance of an asteroid impacting Earth, which has caught the attention of participants. The initial poster expresses frustration over not being informed about this risk, contrasting it with trivial advertisements. Responses suggest that staying engaged in relevant forums could provide more awareness on such critical topics. The conversation also includes a dismissive comment about the entertainment industry, indicating a desire for more meaningful content. Overall, the thread emphasizes the importance of understanding asteroid risks in relation to Earth.
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Who Told ME??

How did I not know about a 1/37 chance of an asteriod hitting earth, while I am constantly shown who is the most annoying person of the year advertisement from ET...
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=96&ncid=96&e=2&u=/space/20041229/sc_space/whewasteroidwonthitearthin2029scientistsnowsay

YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS ANNOYING ET

ET should die.

-tom
 
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