rocky20817 t1_j9lakao wrote
I keep seeing this story and it remains unclear: are they estimating that this was its size when it entered the atmosphere, or upon striking the earth?
Archelon_ischyros t1_j9nqhbq wrote
It was the size of a corgi and weighed as much as 4 baby elephants, if that clarifies things.
jered6323 t1_j9nsvq9 wrote
More proof the US really will use anything except the metric system.
MrHarryBawlz t1_j9nvs3d wrote
Listen, pal, that opinion weighs about 4 sippy cups of bacon grease around my parts.
TonyDungyHatesOP t1_j9nxkh9 wrote
Sounds delicious.
Source: am American
MugillacuttyHOF37 t1_j9p0zqd wrote
They sell those at the Piggly Wiggly and they're call Baby Bacon Squeezes.
Just $12.99 for a 4 pack.
Mordocaster t1_j9pj6du wrote
I imagine it’s like a gogurt but just has bacon grease in it
Skyrimmerz t1_j9pv87v wrote
Why do you have 4 sippy cups of bacon grease around your parts?
MrHarryBawlz t1_j9qgzo0 wrote
Only God and my Pastor know the answer to that.
ShortPutAndPMCC t1_j9ykao7 wrote
1 Mississippi, 2 Mississippi, 3 Mississippi, 4 Mississippi
wedontlikespaces t1_j9ow2rw wrote
I'm sorry but I need my measurements represented as percentages of a giraffe.
WannaGetHighh t1_j9p0zzt wrote
The meteor weighed about half a giraffe
maccouch t1_j9nyfke wrote
This can't be a serious article right?
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TbonerT t1_j9ok3c8 wrote
I feel like either my math is off or something in the article is off. That gives it a density 4 times higher than lead.
wedontlikespaces t1_j9ow8r5 wrote
Perhaps they are special low-density baby elephant?
Diligent_Mark_3284 t1_j9o9knv wrote
Size of a corgi 😂 they could’ve just said a pumpkin or something
Archelon_ischyros t1_j9oas5x wrote
A corgi-sized pumpkin?
kabula_lampur t1_j9psl7p wrote
Still confused, need banana for reference
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LukeNukeEm243 t1_j9lhhkn wrote
That was its estimated size and weight before entering the Earth's atmosphere. It broke apart at an altitude of 21 miles according to this Facebook post that contains the full NASA statement.
rocky20817 t1_j9m9ajl wrote
That’s what I thought but most media reports make it sound otherwise
kemh t1_j9ofog4 wrote
The media does not excel at science reporting.
wedontlikespaces t1_j9p3gy8 wrote
So it didn't in fact, in anynway, hit Texas. Which I suppose explains the complete lack of a giant crater which I found suspicious.
There is bad science reporting and then there is straight up lying.
LukeNukeEm243 t1_j9p61aw wrote
There was at least one piece of the meteor that reached the ground and was found near El Sauz Texas
wedontlikespaces t1_j9pbcei wrote
But it wasn't 1000 pounds at that point.
The title makes it seem like a 1000 pound asteroid hit the ground but it didn't.
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