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that Pluto is legally a planet when it passes over the skies of New Mexico, whereas it is a dwarf planet for the rest of the world ;

Feb 8, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that Pluto is legally a planet when it passes over the skies of New Mexico, whereas it is a dwarf planet for the rest of the world ;

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