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The Universe S3E6 — Deadly Comets and Meteors
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The Universe•Season 3•Episode 6

Deadly Comets and Meteors

6.8/10 · 63 votesDec 16, 200845 min

Ranked #9 of 12 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

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Asteroids and comets have left their imprint on planet Earth, literally. Since the turbulent formation of the solar system, these space rocks have continued to impact earth. Some have been so violent that they've led to mass extinctions. What's more, radical new theories suggest that

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Episode Summary

"Deadly Comets and Meteors" is episode 6 of The Universe season 3. It scored 6.8/10 from 63 votes, ranking #9 of 12 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on December 16, 2008.

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