99942 Apophis

An impact would release energy equivalent to over 1,200 megatons of TNT.

99942 Apophis is an S-type (silicaceous1) asteroid with an approximate diameter of 1,210 feet. This is an asteroid that primarily consists of silicate minerals and nickel-iron. It has a relatively low albedo2 of 0.23, indicating a somewhat reflective surface.

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Halo: Combat Evolved

Fight for humanity against an alien onslaught as you race to uncover the mysteries of Halo.

I was a first-person shooter gamer so the release of “Halo: Combat Evolved” caused me to go to Toys “R” Us and purchase the original Microsoft Xbox, that came with the game.

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