A giant space rock demolished an ancient Middle Eastern city and everyone in it – possibly inspiring the Biblical story of Sodom

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A giant space rock demolished an ancient Middle Eastern city and everyone in it – possibly inspiring the Biblical story of Sodom (theconversation.com)

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Possibly a cosmic airburst, most likely a bug meteor was launched by "Bug Plasma" from the asteroid belt of the Klendathu System.

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