‘Monster' cosmic blast zipped harmlessly by Earth

Friday, November 22, 2013

WASHINGTON -- Astronomers call it the monster. It was the biggest and brightest cosmic explosion ever witnessed. Had it been closer, Earth would have been toast.

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