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Giant squids, Parkruns and planet killing yams!
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Get a grip on your tentacles because this week’s episode dives into a whirlwind of cosmic chaos and squishy surprises! 🎉💥
Asteroid 4179 Toutatis—the celestial tumbleweed that decided to drop by Earth like an uninvited guest at a hurricane party! 🌪️💫 Discovered back in '89, this chunky rock (about 4.5 km of pure asteroid madness) zoomed past us at a cozy distance of four lunar hops. That’s right, folks, just a casual 1.55 million kilometers away! Think of it as the asteroid version of a neighbor borrowing a cup of sugar—but WAY less likely to crash into your living room! 🍪🚀
Then, to the depths of the ocean, we've got giant squids! 🦑💦 Japanese researchers finally snapped the elusive critters in their natural habitat, revealing their bizarre beauty. Measuring in at a whopping 8 meters long, these squids are like the Kardashians of the ocean: mysterious, deep, and totally captivating. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, one of them detaches a tentacle mid-feast, showing that even squid can have a dramatic exit! 🎭😱
And just when you thought this week couldn’t get any more outrageous, we look back at the inaugural parkrun from 2004, where 13 brave souls ran in a park without a care! 🏃♂️💨 Founded by Paul Sinton-Hewitt—who was nursing an injury but bursting with motivation—this weekly gathering has turned into a global phenomenon! From fancy-dressed runners to dogs stealing the show, parkrun is the wild party where everyone is welcome, even if you show up with a cup of coffee! ☕🐶
So, whether you’re dodging asteroids, marveling at squid, or jogging through the park with a canine companion, this week is a reminder that life is just one big, glorious, unpredictable adventure! 🎢✨
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