If an asteroid were to strike Earth within an hour, would you want to know?
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A small asteroid came relatively close to Earth on Tuesday, and a larger one is passing by at a greater distance today. Yesterday's asteroid was discovered only just before the encounter. Today's Question: If an asteroid were to strike Earth within an hour, would you want to know? (h/t: Bob Collins, Newscut.)
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