Armageddon is closer than we think. For this list, well be looking at historical events that could have had a devastating impact on the world and its inhabitants but thankfully did not. Our countdown includes Chernobyl, The Cuban Missile Crisis, The Bonilla Comet, and more! Which of these stories do you find the most shocking? Let us know in the comments below!

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