The Chelyabinsk meteor mentioned in this episode was a real world event that occurred in February 13, 2013. A meteor approximately 20 meters in diameter entered Earth's atmosphere over the Chelyabinsk region in Russia, exploding 30 kilometers above the ground with 30 times the force of the Hiroshima bomb. The resulting shockwave caused significant damage throughout the region, shattering windows and even causing some roofs to collapse. As stated in the episode, about a thousand people were injured, mostly by flying glass. Real dash cam footage of the explosion is included in the episode.
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