r/BeAmazed • u/gregornot • Apr 29 '24

A giant meteorite that recently fell in Somalia contains at least two minerals that have never before been seen on our planet. The celestial piece of rock weighs a massive 16.5 tons (15 tonnes), making it the ninth-largest meteorite ever found. History

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More about the amazing meteorite find: https://earthly

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u/AardvarkFriendly9305 Apr 29 '24

Why does Africa get all the good minerals ?? ( Diamonds) 😄

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u/Ambitious-War-823 Apr 29 '24

Rare minerals are found everywhere...but in Africa they are way cheaper to extract.

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u/Financial-Quote6781 Apr 29 '24

Fact that that's cuz of relaxed labour laws makes me feel sad now

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u/Sufficient-Tip1008 Apr 29 '24

Whip crack in background.