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[–] Rhaedas@kbin.social 15 points 1 year ago (2 children)

It kind of kills the whole "alien invasion for resources" trope that every movie and book uses. Not only is there much more out there before they even get to us, it's pure and not full of plastic.

Its also not radioactive... (yes our steel has changed since the 30s)

Asteroid belt is the place to go.

We do have some fun things here though like the methane clathrates.