This week I learned the unexpected ways an asteroid could kill us all, and more
Fun and interesting facts from around the web
Read more about the facts mentioned:
- If an asteroid hit London only 3 percent of deaths would be from impact (New Scientist)
- Vultures are revolting. Here's why we need to save them (National Geographic)
- Grima: A distinct emotional concept? (Frontiers in Psychology)
- Wild elephants may get the least sleep of any animal (Mental Floss)
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