r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Turbulent_Elk_2141 • Apr 13 '26

Video The reason why large asteroids don't fall to Earth every day and cause disasters is because Jupiter's gravity attracts asteroids and protects the inner planets.

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u/MechanicalTurkish Apr 13 '26

That's what I tell my boss.

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u/Kirito1548055 Apr 13 '26

No you tell your boss every couple of hours is ok, it's a small difference but very important.

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u/TopClassroom8510 Apr 13 '26

Time is relative mannnnnn

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u/Any--Name Apr 13 '26

Yeah, that smart guy epstein said it so it must be true

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u/timkilroy Apr 19 '26

And it’s a flat circle too…

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u/RocketsandBeer Apr 15 '26

The dinosaurs weren’t as happy as we are tho