Pop quiz… how many planets are there?
Nine, you say? WRONG! Well, at least as of now, you’re wrong. We had nine yesterday, but as of now we have eight.
No… the Death Star has not been testing its weapons in our solar system… the monoliths have not caused Jupiter to become a star… the International Astronomical Union has demoted Pluto from planet to “dwarf planet”. Here’s the story.
Rewrite the textbooks! Edit those educational films! Correct those standardized tests! Scientists have spoken, and now we’re all confused.
John –
You beat me to this topic. I was shocked as well. I mean really. You can demote a planet?
Call the ACLU, I think it is size discrimination.
Ladies and Gentleman welcome to the 2nd episode of “Cosmic Idol” after reviewing the votes from our first show, cute little “Pluto” has been voted off by the majority of voters. Tune in next week to see who’s next!