And all the rest was gamma rays

The matter/anti-matter reaction that must have resulted from a press release going out, containing both of the following bits of language, would have been visible from M31:

"Under the proven leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, our Government is taking action to stimulate the economy and create jobs.

and

"Today’s funding builds on the $800 million the Williams Government will invest in infrastructure this fiscal year as part of our provincial budget," said Minister Taylor.