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178. Uranus

178. Uranus

The Allusionist · Helen Zaltzman

June 24, 202326m 45s

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Show Notes

Have you ever wondered why the planets in our solar system are all named after Roman deities, except two of them? One of those exceptions is Earth. The other is Uranus.

Content note: there are mentions of Ancient Greek and Roman deities and their terrible sexual behaviours and violent vengeance. Also category B and C swears.

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