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Don’t Worry, a Real Dragon Ball Space Pod Didn’t Just Crash in Vietnam

Phew! I know, you might’ve have been so worried. But I’m here to tell you to relax. So, RELAX. This is not a Super Saiyan invasion.

While Japanese site Toychan makes the inevitable comparison with Dragon Ball, Time explains that three metal balls, ranging in weight from half a pound to a hundred pounds, crashed down in Vietnam. They’re not even big enough to be real Space Pods.

Officials say they are Russian-made and were compressed air tanks for rockets. They could’ve fallen from a failed satellite launch, Time adds. Seriously, thank goodness no one was hurt!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11BJxGtJ-S4

In short, they’re space junk, not Space Pods. Good to know.

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