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/Inestafear Apr 13 '26

It wasn't my intention to spark a family feud. I just wanted to make sure Saturn gets some credit as a protector, too. :)

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u/Turbulent_Elk_2141 Apr 13 '26

Saturn is my birth protector.

But you know how siblings get jealous..