Asteroid Impact: What Are Our Chances?

Steven Hawking thought an asteroid impact posed the greatest threat to life on Earth. Thanks to Kiwico for sponsoring this video. For 50% off your first month of any crate, go to https://kiwico.com/veritasium50 For other potential world ending catastrophes, check out Domain of Science: https://ve42.co/DoS Special thanks to: Prof. Dave>>>

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Why “Hawking” Was King Henry VIII’s Favorite Hobby ? The Absent King | Smithsonian Channel

Today, the sport of hawking, or falconry, is open to commoners. But in Tudor times, it was a sport of kings – and Henry VIII spent many happy hours hunting with these magnificent birds on the grounds of Leeds Castle. #HenryVIII #TheAbsentKing #SmithsonianChannel From the Series: Henry VIII and the>>>

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