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Stuff You Should Know · October 13, 2026 · 41m

Asteroooooid De-FENSE!

Chuck and Josh explore the very real threat of asteroid impacts on Earth, noting that millions of space rocks hurtle through the solar system at incredible speeds. Despite the cosmic peril, they offer a hopeful counterpoint: humanity isn't just a sitting duck. The hosts argue that our collective ingenuity gives us a fighting chance, turning a potentially terrifying topic into an empowering and humorous discussion.

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The Ever-Present Asteroid Threat
Millions of asteroids circle Earth at tremendous speeds, and any one of them could cause a catastrophic impact.
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Planetary Defense as Humanity's Ace
Despite the danger, humans are actively developing strategies to defend the planet from asteroids.

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