xkcd #3323: Meteor Fear

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Don't worry--even though small and potentially deadly meteors hit the ground all the time, statistically you're actually much more likely to die from a rare large one that destroys your whole area!

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Don't worry--even though small and potentially deadly meteors hit the ground all the time, statistically you're actually much more likely to die from a rare large one that destroys your whole area!
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[–] 1 point 15 hours ago

Meteorites, on other hand, are the leading cause of death. Most heart attacks and cancers are also caused by scary meteorites and their radiation.

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