by Max Barry

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A slightly different history from a slightly different past.

You take notice to an odd exhibit in the museum. A glass case containing clippings comprised of an odd material you've never seen before in writing that is eerily similar to writing you're familiar with but not quite exact. They look like news headlines spanning about a year, although some headlines are noticeably older than the rest. The headlines appear to be compiled in pages that have been extracted from a very old and torn up book that seems to be homemade. These clippings have been presented in order as the events are suspected to have happened with the translations being placed as label cards next to the actual clippings.

The plaque in front of the case reads, "Historical fragments of the other universe". You read the description, "These fragments portray the events leading up to the arrival of our ancestors of this world. The documents have been dated and authenticated, but further study is needed for the rest of the book. The author of the book remains unknown."

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Immortality is here, Scientists state
The long awaited discovery of eternal life has finally arrived with the help of scientists from The L-- - The material appears to be torn irregularly, cutting off the sentence. Whoever compiled these headlines may have wanted to conserve space in the book by only collecting critical news snippets.
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Conflicts end, new age of peace achieved
As more and more conflicts end as the result of increasing modernization of struggling nations, League of Nations membership nearly doubles. Ongoing talks have been occurring to establish the League of Nations as a new federal world governing body as world superpowers unexpectedly let go of old rivalries and band together.
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Energy demand reaches new highs as population surpasses 12 billion
"While population growth rates are far into the negatives, we have yet to reach the population peak-- -
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Oil fields worldwide tapped out!
More aggressive mining and drilling may be needed to exploit remaining sources, but it wo-- - -
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Massive funding poured into AA-3, as schools and offices close nation-wide
As the worlds energy supply is strained to criticality, the League of Nations considers energy alternatives - -
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Power outputs at record highs, AA-3 pulls nation out of ditch
The AA-3 installation came online today and is planned to siphon more power from the sun in the following week. The government released a st-- -
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Nation dependency on AA-3 increases, Scientists worry
Scientists convened today on alarming data extracted from the AA-3 computers. "We need more time to stu-- -
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AA-3 saves millions, statistics state
Millions of citizens enjoy the return of power after weeks of rolling blackouts. Work regains momentum as workers return to facilities. A company employee excitedly stated, "I'm so glad we can get back to work! I was worried our society may have fallen over the edg-- --
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Contending Scientists express concerns
Some scientists agree that the data presented by AA-3 has shown significant adverse effects to the magnetic field. They argue for its immediate shut down until more tests can be preformed. Politicians are slow to react to the new findings as dependence surpasses 90% w--- -
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Electricity ruled free for all by League of Nations
League of Nations passed global legislation today ruling electricity free for all to enjoy no matter the consumption. Privatization of electrical grid has been reversed and abolished as electricity flows freely for everyone. --
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Combustion obsolete!
Say goodbye to gasoline and combustion engines as electric vehicles and mass transit infrastructure is embraced. With power concerns now a thing of the past, new opportunities await in space as the growing demand for precious metals inc -- -
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AA-3 altering the environment, Scientists exclaim
"The electromagnetic field has diminished by 5%", Scientist exclaims. New data prompts scientific community to return to the chalk boards this week a---
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Planets spin slowing, AA-3 to blame
Scientists around the world are confirming an alarming theory. The planets rotation is slowing due to AA-3's ray retention on the core towards the sun. The planets slowing rotation is said to exponentially increase as months unfo---
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AA-3 shut down, "Too late" Scientists state
Billions plunged into blackouts as AA-3 is shut down due to alarming concerns. The government has set an emergency meeting to discuss the situation a--- --
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World Research Agency confirms slowing, nation in panic
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Government enacts curfews
Government agencies dispatched to enforce curfews around the country as riots inc-- --
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Rioting and looting record high, planet slowing increases
After a press release by the World Research Agency addressing the state of the planet riots break out nearby over lack of food and water distribution- --
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Days now 30 hours long, Government on brink of collapse
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Oceans moving away from the equator, mass flooding kills millions
"Lack of centripetal force is now causing oceans to flow to the top and bottom of the planet", Scientist state-- -
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League of Nations disbanded
As nations begin to collapse from the pressures of the current environmental situation a---
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New super continent forms, landmasses unrecognizable
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Days now 78 hours long and increasing
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Government suggests leaving planet, Unanimous vote
An emergency meeting today by the government enlisted specifications for leaving the planet, although tensions are high across the nation many are on board---
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Rest of the world dead
The last of other nations around the world have started to collapse causing nation-wide worry. Whether this was due to the worldwide tsunamis or temperature fluctuations doesn't matter. Statistics and speculations show we may only have a year or two lef-- -
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Scientists find planet hosting life, Government in planning
The planet is at a stand still causing massive seismic activity across the globe. The government performed a highly theoretical experiment earlier this week resulting in a brief glimpse of another world. Scientists state, "The planet hosting life is our own, but in another universe. We may encounter other nations that are similar to our own". -- -
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Government experiments on dimensional travel
Almost all facets of the government have been shut down as all efforts have been directed toward opening a possible gateway to this world. Construction on a type of spatial manipulation device has commenced as the world continues to degrade---
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First ships launch as dimensional portal opened
Selected citizens of our nation have been given special training in governmental policy making and sent into ships aimed at the dimensional rift. Scientists say the portal can only be kept open for a week and can not be opened again. Ships have been shooting up from the surface towards the portal throughout the da- --
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Not knowing what to think of the exhibit you continue to meander around the museum to look at other exhibits. Strange how such a newspaper can be so committed to reporting the news during a worldwide disaster. You quickly forget that thought as you see another interesting historical artifact in the other room.

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