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Strange Universe With Bob Berman
Strange Universe

Asteroid headed our way

By Bob Berman
Published February 23, 2025 at 9:35 AM EST
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The Apophis asteroid captured the public’s interest ever since it was discovered in 2004. It’s big enough to destroy a city and it’s headed our way. Lately, some social media posters seem to have discovered this menace for the first time and gave it scary publicity. Tune in to hear the actual facts. The asteroid will miss us this time.

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