House size meteorite?
June 18, 2004 7:35 AM Subscribe
Nah, it couldn't be......could it? Was a prediction previously posted to MeFi partially fulfilled, or was it was just an optical illusion?
I do not believe in the originally-posted prediction. My interest is in whether based on probability, prediction there will be a large meteor sighting is actually a pretty safe bet somewhat akin to predicting "that scandal-loving pop star will be at it again next Wednesday" or "the price of gas may surprise you".
posted by Stoatfarm at 7:42 AM on June 18, 2004
posted by Stoatfarm at 7:42 AM on June 18, 2004
If a meteorite "the size of the house" hit the planet it would release an enormous amount of energy that would create havoc, or worse.
Secondly, human vision cannot determine accurate size of an unknown object that is more than 400 yards away.
This article is worthless.
posted by the fire you left me at 7:42 AM on June 18, 2004
Secondly, human vision cannot determine accurate size of an unknown object that is more than 400 yards away.
This article is worthless.
posted by the fire you left me at 7:42 AM on June 18, 2004
Okay I just read the last link, six people reported it (I thought it was just one sighting), run for the hills... um the caves!!! Run for the caves the end is nigh!, no seriously...
and yes tfylm, had a house from outta space actually hit I don't think they would have much trouble finding it...
posted by zeoslap at 7:44 AM on June 18, 2004
and yes tfylm, had a house from outta space actually hit I don't think they would have much trouble finding it...
posted by zeoslap at 7:44 AM on June 18, 2004
The lizard people are coming. We must get to the tunnels the British crown has been digging in the South-West.
posted by loquax at 7:53 AM on June 18, 2004
posted by loquax at 7:53 AM on June 18, 2004
This article is worthless.
I put very little credence in it myself, but the earlier lively discussion of the prediction makes me wonder 2 things. First, as I posted above, was the originally-posted prediction a nearly sure-bet? Second, did that prediction lead to increased credulousness among observers? So I'd love to know from any Australian posters whether the prediction got much local attention.
posted by Stoatfarm at 7:57 AM on June 18, 2004
I put very little credence in it myself, but the earlier lively discussion of the prediction makes me wonder 2 things. First, as I posted above, was the originally-posted prediction a nearly sure-bet? Second, did that prediction lead to increased credulousness among observers? So I'd love to know from any Australian posters whether the prediction got much local attention.
posted by Stoatfarm at 7:57 AM on June 18, 2004
House-size? Hardly. I'd say it was probably more the size of a snowball. Or at most, a burro.
posted by soyjoy at 7:58 AM on June 18, 2004
posted by soyjoy at 7:58 AM on June 18, 2004
Genius linkage, Stoat!
[Looks around, sees opportunity.]
I'll be busy listing a comprehensive selection of tin-foil hats on eBay - all sizes, all styles - at least until the EMP knocks out the web.
posted by mwhybark at 8:02 AM on June 18, 2004
[Looks around, sees opportunity.]
I'll be busy listing a comprehensive selection of tin-foil hats on eBay - all sizes, all styles - at least until the EMP knocks out the web.
posted by mwhybark at 8:02 AM on June 18, 2004
Talking about optical illusions:
there is a new theory about the "UFOs" who have been sighted above mexico. It might have been Oil Well flames.
posted by tcp at 8:06 AM on June 18, 2004
there is a new theory about the "UFOs" who have been sighted above mexico. It might have been Oil Well flames.
posted by tcp at 8:06 AM on June 18, 2004
That explains why it's been so cloudy lately.
soyjoy: That basis for comparison is actually used much more frequently than I thought.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 8:09 AM on June 18, 2004
soyjoy: That basis for comparison is actually used much more frequently than I thought.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 8:09 AM on June 18, 2004
Nah, it couldn't be... ...could it?
Nah. It couldn't be.
Let me know when actual burros are falling from the sky. That'd be news, and hey, think of how it could help solve world hunger!
posted by chicobangs at 8:25 AM on June 18, 2004
Nah. It couldn't be.
Let me know when actual burros are falling from the sky. That'd be news, and hey, think of how it could help solve world hunger!
posted by chicobangs at 8:25 AM on June 18, 2004
had a house from outta space actually hit I don't think they would have much trouble finding it...
Just follow the yellow brick road!
And is a burro falling from the sky, but before it hits the ground a burrito?
posted by WolfDaddy at 8:32 AM on June 18, 2004
Just follow the yellow brick road!
And is a burro falling from the sky, but before it hits the ground a burrito?
posted by WolfDaddy at 8:32 AM on June 18, 2004
Disaster strikes as brother from another planet lands in sleepy outback!
posted by moonbird at 8:39 AM on June 18, 2004
posted by moonbird at 8:39 AM on June 18, 2004
The Brother from Another Planet
Not to be confused, at all, with:
The Brother from Outer Space
posted by Ynoxas at 8:50 AM on June 18, 2004
Not to be confused, at all, with:
The Brother from Outer Space
posted by Ynoxas at 8:50 AM on June 18, 2004
And is a burro falling from the sky, but before it hits the ground a burrito?
It's more likely to be a burrito after it hits the ground. Probably a burrowed burrito, at that.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 9:24 AM on June 18, 2004
It's more likely to be a burrito after it hits the ground. Probably a burrowed burrito, at that.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 9:24 AM on June 18, 2004
Be sure to check a candidate burrow carefully though. It is, after all, important to know one's ass from a hole in the ground.
posted by ROU_Xenophobe at 9:56 AM on June 18, 2004
posted by ROU_Xenophobe at 9:56 AM on June 18, 2004
Okay, ROU_Xenophone wins, that asshole.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 10:14 AM on June 18, 2004
posted by DrJohnEvans at 10:14 AM on June 18, 2004
Niburu, Niburu
I love ya
Niburu
You're always a day awaaaaaay!
posted by mr_crash_davis at 10:40 AM on June 18, 2004
I love ya
Niburu
You're always a day awaaaaaay!
posted by mr_crash_davis at 10:40 AM on June 18, 2004
I hope that guy got all the pillows on his trailer in time...
posted by Ogre Lawless at 1:48 PM on June 18, 2004
posted by Ogre Lawless at 1:48 PM on June 18, 2004
Optical illusion? Government coverup! :)
posted by Dillonlikescookies at 8:42 PM on June 18, 2004
posted by Dillonlikescookies at 8:42 PM on June 18, 2004
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Me thinks we're safe for now :) Great hoax continuation though :)
posted by zeoslap at 7:39 AM on June 18, 2004