The 2007 World Book Encyclopedia can now go to press. The solar system has officially been redefined to include only eight planets. Pluto is now a dwarf-planet. I'm surprised to find that I do care. I was always bugged by the discussions back and forth whether we had nine planets or ten, then Pluto and Neptune switched places and that made even less sense to me. I may even sleep better tonight... well, that may be stretching it but I am happy with the new definitions. I will leave Pluto on Sheela's mobile though, for old times sake.
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