What If a Gamma-Ray Burst Hits the Earth? #Shorts

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What if we told you that supernovas aren't the brightest events in the Universe? Gamma-ray bursts are. They shine hundreds of times brighter and only last for several minutes at most. But even a second would be enough for them to mess up all complex life on the planet.

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