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To: Olog-hai
Why are they calling their theoretical planet a super-Earth? I thought that name was reserved for planets habitable by humans.

Because it sounds "awesomer," and thus garners more clicks.

Regards,

15 posted on 03/29/2014 2:08:48 AM PDT by alexander_busek (Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.)
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To: alexander_busek

Makes it easier to get grant money?


18 posted on 03/29/2014 2:18:56 AM PDT by PastorBooks
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