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How did the planets get their names? | SPACE WORDS

Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris

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This chapter investigates the origins of the name 'Earth,' tracing its etymology back to Old English 'Eartha,' which signifies soil and country. It further discusses the linguistic parallels in different languages that underscore the planet's connection to ground rather than the heavens.

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