Stuff They Don't Want You To Know We Finally Did It: The Niburu Episode.
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Dec 12, 2025 Curious about hidden planets and Nibiru lore? Discover the fascination behind our solar system and its scale. Learn about the IAU's criteria for defining planets and the controversies surrounding Pluto. Explore the intriguing claims of Nibiru, its ancient ties, and modern doomsday predictions. Delve into how internet forums amplified these myths and the scientific community's response debunking them. Plus, hear about the role of ancient astronomy in shaping our understanding of planets and their impacts on Earth.
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Why We Count Eight Planets
- The IAU defines a planet by orbiting a star, hydrostatic equilibrium, and clearing its neighborhood.
- That 2006 definition explains why there are eight official planets and why Pluto is a dwarf planet.
Late Discoveries Show Blind Spots
- Uranus and Neptune were discovered only in 1781 and 1846 after telescopes and orbital math improved.
- Their late discovery shows we can still miss distant planets by relying on limited observations.
Nibiru's Ancient Origins
- The word Nibiru comes from Akkadian meaning crossing or transition, originally referring to Jupiter.
- Ancient cultures tied moving planets to gods, blending astronomy and religion for centuries.
