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Old 02-14-2009, 06:09 PM   #23
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Back on topic: how does something get deflected from Alberta all the way into the Atlantic? That's the part that is blowing my mind.
It skipped off the atmosphere I think they said. Just like skipping a rock on water if it comes in at an oblique enough angle.

Keep in mind these things are going at huge speeds, kilometers per second.
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