Nearly Disastrous Asteroid Encounter

It was supposed to be "The Big One." The asteroid that was "supposed to end all of life as we knew it." Instead, it just sort of... buzzed the Earth's atmosphere. Like, really close though.

Details of the incident:

• Date: 23rd February, 2057
• Time: 14:00 hours (ish)
• Distance: 2.5 kilometers (we think)
• Damage: Minimal (just a few startled squirrels)

Aftershocks

As a result of the near-miss, the following events have occurred:

• The International Space Agency has announced a 10% increase in funding for asteroid detection services.
• The global population of squirrels has decreased by 0.02% due to mass hysteria.
• The price of space-themed merchandise has increased by 500% due to the "It Could Have Been Worse" effect.

Related Pages:

Want to know more about the aftermaths of this event? Check out:

• Squirrel Pandemonium 2023
• The International Space Agency's Funding Dilemma