On Tue, 29 Aug 2006, Charles Curley wrote:
> On Tue, Aug 29, 2006 at 04:51:40PM -0700, jdow wrote:
> > From: "Tim" <ignored_mailbox@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >
>
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> > While we're on words, it is to be noted that Pluto, the planet,
> > has been downgraded. There is a growing body of dissent over
> > this action by the IAU. It is thought all the planets should be
> > renamed in protest using Disney characters. Henceforth the Earth
> > is to be called by its new proper name, Goofy.
> >
> > {O,o} <wanders off muttering about the "Green Hills of Goofy">
>
> I'm sure Rhysling would approve. Or at least chortle.
>
> But this is incorrect, as Goofy has long been held in reserve should a
> moon be discovered for Pluto. In that spirit, we should rename Jupiter
In addition to the first two?
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Mike hennebry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
"it stands to reason that they weren't always called the ancients."
-- Daniel Jackson
