We are receiving for the first time.

And, uh,

receiving this message.

We are Ken Jennings and John Roderick.

We speak to you from our present, which we can only assume is your distant past,

the turbulent time that was the early 21st century. Fearing the great cataclysm that will surely befall our civilization,

we began this monumental reference of strange and obscure human knowledge.

These recordings represent our attempt to compile and preserve wonders and esoterica that would otherwise be lost.

So whether you're listening from an advanced civilization or have just reinvented the technology

to decrypt our transmissions, this is our legacy to you.

This is our time capsule. This is the omnibus. You have access to entry 189.2P0-312.

Certificate number 54094.

The Carrington event.

The The Carington event.

You know, for the first time in my life, a couple weeks ago, after just decades of waiting, I finally got to see the Northern Lights.

Hey, congratulations.

You're a member of the North Pole Club.

Is there a club?

No, but I know it is like on the list, on a lot of people's list of things they need to do before they die.

Well, I can see why.

You know, like in pictures, it just looks eye-popping.

It's a natural, imagine if you hadn't

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