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Chris Langan, who is said to have an IQ of between 190 and 210, believes that death may not be the end and that we shouldn't be afraid of what comes next
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Thankfully, the asteroid was small in size, estimated to be a mere 27 inches in diameter. Scientists expected it to be no match for the layers of gas surrounding earth, meaning it wouldn't pose a risk to humans.