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The Planets
By Dava Sobel
Published by Harper Perennial
ISBN 1 84115 621 3
7 Dec 2007
For the second time in three years, a planet has been named after a young inventor from the city - a rare honour.
You'll be at your most gloriously perverse this week. However, you are strongly advised to keep your temper and the peace as your judgment will not be reliable in the days ahead.
I read that scientists think they may have found a planet similar to Earth that is suitable for living organisms. It's very exciting to think that one day we might be able to build a new home...
The Planets
by Dava Sobel
Fourth Estate, $217
Quick. What is the biggest planet in the solar system? C'mon, any kid will tell you the answer is Jupiter, and will probably add the fact that Jupiter is bigger than Saturn plus all the other...
Edge Of The Universe: Planets From Hell
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Saddam Hussein, Winston Churchill and the Queen have two things in common. They are or were all leaders, and the first-born children in their families.
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