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Nothing but the Facts About Pluto
Pluto, once considered the smallest planet in our solar system, was downgraded to a dwarf planet in 2006, 76 years after its discovery in 1930. The downgrading of Pluto shrouded it in controversy and has made it a popular subject for astronomers worldwide...Published on April 6, 2011 to Space
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Nothing but the Facts About Mercury
Now known as the smallest planet in our solar system since Pluto was named a dwarf planet, Mercury is also the planet that orbits closest to the Sun. Due to its thin atmosphere, though, it is not the hottest planet. To learn more important facts about...Published on March 31, 2011 to Space