World Ended Yesterday

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World Ended Yesterday

Post by rainbow » Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:12 am

Nearly.
...or maybe just some islands in the Pacific.

http://www.cityam.com/1410081922/will-a ... rc-warning


Later today, an asteroid called 2014 RC will pass by the Earth, flying 25,000 miles over New Zealand as it makes its way through space.



While that's far enough away to pose no direct threat to Earth, we shouldn't simply brush it off. It was, after all, an asteroid that supposedly killed off the dinosaurs some 65m years ago, and they were a much sturdier species than us. Had there been a slight diversion in 2014 RC's path we might be in a very different situation right now.
The BIG QUESTION:

Would we really miss New Zealand?

What have they ever done for us?
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Re: World Ended Yesterday

Post by Clinton Huxley » Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:20 am

Get Bruce Willis to save the kakapo.

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Re: World Ended Yesterday

Post by mistermack » Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:24 am

rainbow wrote: The BIG QUESTION:

Would we really miss New Zealand?

What have they ever done for us?
They perform an essential service, making Australians seem almost normal.
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Re: World Ended Yesterday

Post by Svartalf » Mon Sep 08, 2014 8:31 am

rainbow wrote:Nearly.
...or maybe just some islands in the Pacific.

http://www.cityam.com/1410081922/will-a ... rc-warning


Later today, an asteroid called 2014 RC will pass by the Earth, flying 25,000 miles over New Zealand as it makes its way through space.



While that's far enough away to pose no direct threat to Earth, we shouldn't simply brush it off. It was, after all, an asteroid that supposedly killed off the dinosaurs some 65m years ago, and they were a much sturdier species than us. Had there been a slight diversion in 2014 RC's path we might be in a very different situation right now.
The BIG QUESTION:

Would we really miss New Zealand?

What have they ever done for us?
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Re: World Ended Yesterday

Post by rainbow » Mon Sep 08, 2014 10:21 am

mistermack wrote:
rainbow wrote: The BIG QUESTION:

Would we really miss New Zealand?

What have they ever done for us?
They perform an essential service, making Australians seem almost normal.
OK, I'll give you that one.
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Re: World Ended Yesterday

Post by Hermit » Mon Sep 08, 2014 11:28 am

Enough of the cons. Here's the pro that trumps them all: If the asteroid hits we no longer need to put up with Devogue.
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