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0 sats \ 5 replies \ @NovaRift 25 Apr \ parent \ on: Most comments wins 👀 meta
Earth is the only planet in our solar system that doesn’t get its name from Greek or Roman mythology.
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0 sats \ 3 replies \ @cryotosensei 26 Apr
Then where did its name originate
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @NovaRift 26 Apr
From a German word for soil. I guess?
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10 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei 26 Apr
Wow. TIL
I only know that kinder is German for children, hence kindergarten
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @NovaRift 26 Apr
Wow! Thanks. Reminded me of kindertransport WW II
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @NovaRift 25 Apr
Fact
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