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* This may also apply to the hotter parts of the [[Cold War]]. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, it's been argued that ''over a dozen incidents'' came close to ending it all. |
* This may also apply to the hotter parts of the [[Cold War]]. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, it's been argued that ''over a dozen incidents'' came close to ending it all. |
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* Any number of events could result in the complete extinction of a huge chunk of life on Earth. Some are predictable, others are not. Massive volcanic events, asteroid impact and cosmic rays are just three examples. |
* Any number of events could result in the complete extinction of a huge chunk of life on Earth. Some are predictable, others are not. Massive volcanic events, asteroid impact and cosmic rays are just three examples. |
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** [[Wave Motion Gun|One such "cosmic ray"]] makes it seem like the universe hates us, mostly because of the ridiculous misfortune that it may result from. |
** [[Wave Motion Gun|One such "cosmic ray"]] makes it seem like the universe hates us, mostly because of the ridiculous misfortune that it may result from.{{context}} |
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* Several economists predict that the real socioeconomic/financial Armageddon (2008 was just the beginning) will happen as early as 2012. |
* Several economists predict that the real socioeconomic/financial Armageddon (2008 was just the beginning) will happen as early as 2012. |
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* See [[Exit Mundi]] for many examples, some of which could happen any day now. |
* See [[Exit Mundi]] for many examples, some of which could happen any day now. |