Massive Asteroid to Hit Earth in 2040?

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Asteroid 2011 AG5 could pose a threat to our planet in 28 years, but we have time to do something about it.

Scientists are keeping a close eye on a big asteroid that may pose an impact threat to Earth in a few decades. The space rock, which is called 2011 AG5, is about 460 feet (140 meters) wide. It may come close enough to Earth in 2040 that some researchers are calling for a discussion about how to deflect it.

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Lance Winslow San Leandro, CA	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #1 Mar 1, 2012 Judged: 1 Sure to put a dent in the zombie apocalypse.
OneRyder “Kiss Me You Fool!” Since: Jan 08 12,559 Atlanta via Brooklyn NY	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #2 Mar 1, 2012 Judged: 3 3 1 Back in my day, we didn't have massive asteroids. We just stuck an aspirin between a woman's legs. It was cheaper. -Jack AzRepub ...and no Rush Limblaagh
OneRyder “Kiss Me You Fool!” Since: Jan 08 12,559 Atlanta via Brooklyn NY	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #3 Mar 1, 2012 Judged: 1 1 1 opps, I meant "..and NOW Rush Limblaagh". Darn...the thing that makes a joke work is tiMING
anneutral “your life is great” Since: Aug 09 7,708 you poop in clean water	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #4 Mar 1, 2012 Judged: 1 1 1 I just watched one of those "2012" shows that claim a "blue star" will impact the earth in December of this year. they talked to someone about the "web-bot" too, who said it's showing no info for dec 2012 through may 2013. total void, as if there wont be anything to report.
CHECK SIX North Port, FL	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #5 Mar 1, 2012 Judged: 2 2 1 Asteroid 2011 AG5: 28 Years to Extinction?...Took NASA to even orbit the earth...much less get to the moon...Takes Time,talent,dedication,Talent, The RIGHT STUFF to begin to even contemplating any attempt to deflect a Rock bigger than a foot Ball stadium.... Guess what?? we do not have NASA..NO MO!...Guess What,OBAMAS promise to aim for MARS??...NO MO! All we Got Is HUSSIEN HOLDING HIS DICK leading from BEHIND!! If you think 28 yrs is a long way off,its already 43 yrs since Neil Armstrong landed on the Moon!..the same for the age Of Aquarius Woodstock..only yesterday!! All this empises on GRRE SLIME THINGS mean SHIT if yer not around! OBAMA a short sighted NIMKOOMPOOP....Again not only puting AMERICA in Peril,but to include the world!....Far fetched" Not Here? not Now?? Ask any DINIO BONE It will take a maximum effort..like a MANHATTAN PROJECT to get ready...If Only LOONS never Shot down the Pres. Reagen "STAR-WARS TECHNOLOGY" we could have been on the way already for POSSIBLE success@! On the Last Day,as in a mini sec yer as Eye Balls Melt Down Yer Flaming cheeks..Yer Last mini though will be... THAT THAT GOD DAM OBAMA,HE REALLY DID IT...HE GOD DAMMED AMERICA TO HELL.....The APES may have won!!..KENYA may survive!!
PayThat CEO Since: May 11 2,434 Location hidden	Reply » \| Report Abuse \| Judge it! \| #6 Mar 2, 2012 Lance Winslow wrote: Sure to put a dent in the zombie apocalypse. Look at the Republican party. I think the zombie apocalypse has already started.
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