Today's paper reports that a meteorite fell near a village in Peru. As it struck, it united with minerals in the ground, causing some nasty off-gassing which affected some 600 villagers who came to have a peek at the hole in the ground. Of course, they got upset. But here's the bit I found funny."It was reported that the villagers are afraid that other space objects could fall."
I couldn't help but think of 600 people walking around looking up for more space objects. Perhaps it will cause a genetic effect and their kids will be born looking upwards.
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Dear Ian,
No need to post this but the "funny" bit in the meteor story was a little "off" as it ridicules uneducated poor folk. I'm sure you don't mean to but to me, that's how it sounds like.
I love your dedication to educate, update and amuse us, though. Thanks!
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