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10 Years Ago Today, the Chelyabinsk Meteor Exploded Over Russia
A decade ago today, the city of Chelyabinsk, Russia unexpectedly found itself under assault from space, as a roughly 18.29 m-wide asteroid exploded over the region. It was a shocking reminder that our planet can be struck at any time — and future impacts could be a lot more serious.
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In Russia, Workers Have 2700kg Cigarette Lighters
Apparently, the meteor that hit Chelyabinsk in last February transformed the locals into the most badass living creatures on Earth. Need to fire your cigarette? No problem, a 30 ton Hitachi caterpillar excavator can do the trick for you: