While the asteroid is traveling too far to pose any risk to the Earth, a possible impact event with it could become a worldwide catastrophe.

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            1 year ago

            “This is why you need to pick up your drop promptly. The coast guard and DEA have been using sharks to go after drops. Honest!”

            Your dealer, probably

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      It’s both, or rather all three, because the Brits have their own ton as well.

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        And people give the Americans shit for their relationship with units and measures

        At least American kids aren’t weighed in stone lol