The text appears to be a transcript of a podcast or a video, possibly a review or analysis of the year 2017. It covers a wide range of topics, including the advancements in space exploration, the North Korean situation, the rise of Bitcoin, the impact of natural disasters, the fallout from the #MeToo movement, and the impact of the repeal of net neutrality.
The text also mentions the launch of the first iPhone, the release of the final Harry Potter book, the launch of Pornhub, and the release of popular video game franchises such as Portal, Mass Effect, Bioshock, Assassin's Creed, and The Witcher. It also discusses the 100th anniversary of the first ATM in the UK, the 100th anniversary of the US entering World War One, and the 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution.
The text also mentions the impact of natural disasters, including the South Asian monsoon season, the Atlantic hurricane season, and the earthquakes in Mexico and Iran. It also discusses the fallout from the #MeToo movement, with the prominent film executive Harvey Weinstein being accused by dozens of women of everything from sexual harassment to rape.
The text also discusses the rise of Bitcoin, with its value increasing significantly throughout the year. It also mentions the impact of Bitcoin mining on global energy consumption.
Finally, the text mentions the detection of an extrasolar object, the asteroid known as Boo Mu ánewá, which passed through the inner solar system in September 2017. The asteroid is the first detection of an object from another corner of the galaxy.
The text ends with a mention of the asteroid being halfway to Jupiter and expected to surpass the orbit of Neptune by 2022.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. North Korea launched several ballistic missiles and detonated a nuclear device in 2017, escalating tensions with the US and other countries.
2. The Weinstein effect was a wave of sexual abuse allegations against powerful men in various industries, sparked by the accusations against film producer Harvey Weinstein.
3. The Atlantic hurricane season of 2017 was the most active and destructive on record, with hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria causing widespread damage and humanitarian crises.
4. Bitcoin reached a peak value of nearly $19,000 in December 2017, after starting the year at around $1,000.
5. SpaceX demonstrated the reusability of its rockets with the first successful relaunch of an orbital class rocket booster in March 2017.
6. A rare and distant kilonova, a collision of two neutron stars, was detected by multiple instruments in August 2017.
7. The Cassini spacecraft ended its 13-year mission by plunging into Saturn's atmosphere in September 2017.
8. The first extrasolar object, an asteroid named Oumuamua, passed through the inner solar system in September 2017 and was detected a month later.
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