There is a slim chance that asteroid Apophis will meet and collide with Earth in the year 2036. I won't be around to worry about it but there are a lot of people who are worrying. Now the Planetary Society is offering a $50,000 prize for the person who comes up with the best idea for planting a transponder on the 400 meter rock. Personally I think we should call Bruce Willis.
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December 14, 2006
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