Kramer 0 #1 March 23, 2004 As I was flipping through this month's Maxim, I noticed an article that said a meteor roughly the size of Texas has a 60-some % chance of hitting Earth this September 27th. I realize Maxim isn't necessarily the most trustworthy source in journalism, so I was wonderin if any of your astronomy buffs knew anything about this. Giddyup. The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #2 March 23, 2004 "I was wonderin if any of your astronomy buffs knew anything about this." They know all about it, but they've already moved to Moonbase Alpha, so they probably won't respond..... -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velo90 0 #3 March 23, 2004 QuoteI realize Maxim isn't necessarily the most trustworthy source in journalism I trust it entirely! I trust it to give me some very nice pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meathorse 0 #4 March 23, 2004 Quotea meteor roughly the size of Texas Texas is 2 dimensional. Are we being hit with a paper thin meteor? Or is its diameter as wide as Texas? How do you measure Texas' width? Where do I start with the tape measure, dammit? This is important! We must find the size of this meteor and Texas is the only unit of measurement we have!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #5 March 23, 2004 Worthless. All of you. The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #6 March 23, 2004 QuoteWorthless. All of you. It's been hard to get good information from the internet since they put it on computers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyThomas 0 #7 March 23, 2004 QuoteWorthless. All of you. yep, pretty much Thanks for asking though. Thomas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #8 March 23, 2004 QuoteTexas is 2 dimensional. You wouldn't happen to beleive the earth is flat would you? My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #9 March 23, 2004 Texas might appear[url] to be relatively flat on the top, but I'm sure it goes down a fair bit. So we know roughly how wide and long Texas is, does anyone know how deep it goes? -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #10 March 23, 2004 On this site for years, and he still doenst know who to use markup.... Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #11 March 23, 2004 damit i just ordered myself a new harness well lets smoke it low the last few month we got back oh if you cant see the sarcasm..i dont belive that shit Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
storm1977 0 #12 March 23, 2004 Not to get stupid on you guys but Nostradamus has a recently dicovered proverb of a meteor to hit near the mediteranian during august/sept of this year. There was an article in a reputable New york Newspaper about it. Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #13 March 23, 2004 QuoteNot to get stupid on you guys but Nostradamus has a recently dicovered proverb of a meteor to hit near the mediteranian during august/sept of this year. There was an article in a reputable New york Newspaper about it. Chris Wow, that's it then. The end is near. Anybody else ever feel this may be true now despite how many boys have cried wolf in the past? My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #14 March 23, 2004 Pshh, the meteor can kiss my ass. I'm immortal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #15 March 23, 2004 Ben and J-Lo were big time in reputable newpapers, too. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
storm1977 0 #16 March 23, 2004 I know.... I know.... I said.." not to be stupid or anything" .... It is hard to say Nostradamus predicticed this to happen and not sound stupid. ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #17 March 23, 2004 QuoteAs I was flipping through this month's Maxim, I noticed an article that said a meteor roughly the size of Texas has a 60-some % chance of hitting Earth this September 27th. Maxim has WORDS?!?!?!?! Who knew?"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #18 March 23, 2004 Would this be the April issue of Maxim? Just an off-hand guess, but did you consider that this may be an April Fool's joke on the part of Maxim?Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meathorse 0 #19 March 23, 2004 Quote -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Texas is 2 dimensional. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You wouldn't happen to beleive the earth is flat would you? Call me old fashioned Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mcrocker 0 #20 March 23, 2004 QuoteAs I was flipping through this month's Maxim, I noticed an article that said a meteor roughly the size of Texas has a 60-some % chance of hitting Earth this September 27th. 9/27 ?? that is my moms birthday, I guess I won't need to buy a gift now :) woohoo, more jump tickets! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites genoyamamoto 0 #21 March 23, 2004 Yeah and they also found out government has autopsy reports on Amelia Earhart and Jimmy Hoffa (pg. 10). Scary huh. I found the instructions on how to change a lightbulb particularly enlightening. Gotta go... plaything needs to spank me Feel the hate... Photos here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 3,119 #22 March 23, 2004 Meteors hit the earth all the time. Asteroids are what worry people, because they're large enough to cause damage. Per a list of potentially hazardous asteroids maintained by the Harvard Observatory, the only threat in September is from Toutatis, a half-mile diameter asteroid. Its closest approach will be 900,000 miles, or rougly 3 times the distance from the earth to the moon. That will happen September 29th of this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites storm1977 0 #23 March 23, 2004 OK, I googled everything possible and don't see anything except for an article which say: If there was a extiction asteroid about to hit earth, NoOne would be notified including the White House. Oh well.... ignorance is bliss. ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Guest #24 March 23, 2004 Was there also a story in Maxim about a chicken with lips? mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #25 March 23, 2004 QuoteOK, I googled everything possible and don't see anything except for an article which say: If there was a extiction asteroid about to hit earth, NoOne would be notified including the White House. Oh well.... ignorance is bliss. Usually I sift through stuff before I pass it on to Dubya. It's a good way to look at it. If there is nothing to be done, then why should I upset him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
mcrocker 0 #20 March 23, 2004 QuoteAs I was flipping through this month's Maxim, I noticed an article that said a meteor roughly the size of Texas has a 60-some % chance of hitting Earth this September 27th. 9/27 ?? that is my moms birthday, I guess I won't need to buy a gift now :) woohoo, more jump tickets! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
genoyamamoto 0 #21 March 23, 2004 Yeah and they also found out government has autopsy reports on Amelia Earhart and Jimmy Hoffa (pg. 10). Scary huh. I found the instructions on how to change a lightbulb particularly enlightening. Gotta go... plaything needs to spank me Feel the hate... Photos here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,119 #22 March 23, 2004 Meteors hit the earth all the time. Asteroids are what worry people, because they're large enough to cause damage. Per a list of potentially hazardous asteroids maintained by the Harvard Observatory, the only threat in September is from Toutatis, a half-mile diameter asteroid. Its closest approach will be 900,000 miles, or rougly 3 times the distance from the earth to the moon. That will happen September 29th of this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
storm1977 0 #23 March 23, 2004 OK, I googled everything possible and don't see anything except for an article which say: If there was a extiction asteroid about to hit earth, NoOne would be notified including the White House. Oh well.... ignorance is bliss. ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #24 March 23, 2004 Was there also a story in Maxim about a chicken with lips? mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #25 March 23, 2004 QuoteOK, I googled everything possible and don't see anything except for an article which say: If there was a extiction asteroid about to hit earth, NoOne would be notified including the White House. Oh well.... ignorance is bliss. Usually I sift through stuff before I pass it on to Dubya. It's a good way to look at it. If there is nothing to be done, then why should I upset him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
