With reference to the concept of the Doomsday Clock, consider the following statements:

It was created by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists to symbolize the threat of nuclear war.

It is currently set at 100 seconds to midnight, the farthest it has been from the hypothetical apocalypse.

It has been featured in the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists since its inception in 1947.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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The Doomsday Clock was created by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists to symbolize the threat of nuclear war: This is correct; however, the Clock also symbolizes other global threats, not just nuclear war.
The Clock is currently set at 100 seconds to midnight, the farthest it has been from the hypothetical apocalypse: This is incorrect; the Clock is currently set at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been.
The Clock has been featured in the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists since its inception in 1947: This is correct; it first appeared in the June 1947 edition.

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The Doomsday Clock was created by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists to symbolize the threat of nuclear war: This is correct; however, the Clock also symbolizes other global threats, not just nuclear war.
The Clock is currently set at 100 seconds to midnight, the farthest it has been from the hypothetical apocalypse: This is incorrect; the Clock is currently set at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been.
The Clock has been featured in the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists since its inception in 1947: This is correct; it first appeared in the June 1947 edition.

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