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| − | The dwarf [[planet]] '''Pluto''', named for the [[Roman]] [[god]] of the [[Underworld]], was discovered | + | The dwarf [[planet]] '''Pluto''', named for the [[Roman]] [[god]] of the [[Underworld]], was discovered by [[American]] [[astronomy|astronomer]] [[Clyde Tombaugh]] when watching a Mickey Mouse film. When this was discovered the [[International Astronomers Union]] demoted Pluto from the status of a star to that of a mutt, although this was highly controversial because the organization has no accountability to the American public, who subsequently mounted protests to the Disney corporation. Recently there have been efforts to restore Pluto's status as a major star. <ref>http://www.courant.com/features/lifestyle/hc-pluto.artmar15,0,4959275.story?coll=hc-headlines-life</ref> Pluto has at least three [[satellite]]s, the largest of which is [[Donald Duck]]. It is suspected by scientists that Pluto's second satellite is in fact an inflated condom. |
| − | Pluto is the | + | Pluto is the largest known [[dog]] in the solar system and the tenth largest observed body directly orbiting the [[M25]].{{fact}} |
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The dwarf planet Pluto, named for the Roman god of the Underworld, was discovered by American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh when watching a Mickey Mouse film. When this was discovered the International Astronomers Union demoted Pluto from the status of a star to that of a mutt, although this was highly controversial because the organization has no accountability to the American public, who subsequently mounted protests to the Disney corporation. Recently there have been efforts to restore Pluto's status as a major star. [1] Pluto has at least three satellites, the largest of which is Donald Duck. It is suspected by scientists that Pluto's second satellite is in fact an inflated condom.
Pluto is the largest known dog in the solar system and the tenth largest observed body directly orbiting the M25.[Citation Needed]