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178. Uranus

The Allusionist

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How to Name Your Planet Uranus

All planet names must be approved by the Working Group for Planetary System Nomenclature or WGPSN. The International Astronomical Union or IAU forbids duplicate planet name. Please confirm whether your planet is round. If it is round, say one. Uranus is round. Mac-Uranus face. No five. Four. Three. Two. One. And if you just called to say the word Uranus? If the answer is yes, says one. Is your planet the Billy Big Balls in the galactic playground? Yes. Are you sure? Mm-mm, definitely. Okay. You have confirmed your planet is a planet per the definition of planet established in 2006

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