It's probably to give a sense of scale...
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You ruined my entire day!! Most people spell it "EFFECTED", but not you! Nooooooooooooooooo
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HOW COME IN DISASTER MOVIES; FAMOUS LANDMARKS ARE ALWAYS AFFECTED FIRST?
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