That was close

[Channel Hopper]

Undetected until the last moment.

NASA Basically Missed a Huge Asteroid That Passed Unnervingly Close to Earth

 

[Topper]

The fact that it was close does not bother me at all, the fact that the people paid to spot these things failed miserably is of more concern

 

[2cvbloke]

"Asteroid 2018 GE3 was more like the size of Walmart."

What's that in non-American measures?

 

[Captain Jack]

What's that in non-American measures?

Asda.

 

[2cvbloke]

Asda.

Asda is a different size to Walmart, less overweight people to cater for after all...

 

[RustySpoons]

Asda.

Although we do have Walmart in the UK, there is one near me and also one in Bristol, a glorified Asda.

 

[Llew]

"Asteroid 2018 GE3 was more like the size of Walmart."

What's that in non-American measures?

Standard measurements that must be used for comparisons are:-

Double-decker bus
Football Pitch
Wales.

For the latter, in the US, it's a State, or for Europeans outside of the UK, Belgium (although I've seen Cyprus). Divide accordingly, e.g. 'half the size of a football pitch'.

In the media, no other comparisons are permitted.

 

[Captain Jack]

also one in Bristol, a glorified Asda.

Is the the one in Cribbs that you can see from the motorway? I remember seeing "Asda by Wallmart" logo...

That said, Wallmart has an even worse reputation in US than Asbo does here.

 

[sonnetpete]

Apparently NASA missed the 'elephant in the room'...

Don't panic!!

 

[Channel Hopper]

Standard measurements that must be used for comparisons are:-

Double-decker bus
Football Pitch
Wales.

For the latter, in the US, it's a State, or for Europeans outside of the UK, Belgium (although I've seen Cyprus). Divide accordingly, e.g. 'half the size of a football pitch'.

In the media, no other comparisons are permitted.

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