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I'm pretty bummed I missed the vapor trail tonight from the Minotaur rocket that took off from Vandenberg Air Force Base. In a town devoid of natural wonders like LA (with a few exceptions, such as Jessica Alba), that's our ghetto Aurora Borealis.

Another visual spectacle I missed was when France got attacked by a giant girl from outer space - maybe she was looking for her pink rabbit. She was accompanied by an enormous creature that appeared to be half-elephant, half-Indian restaurant. After strolling about town and devouring a few villagers, they declared themselves the new rulers of France and handed out free samosas that were cooked inside the elephant.