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kpete

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Wed Mar 26, 2014, 08:44 PM Mar 2014

Planet Biden: Scientists Nickname New Dwarf Planet After The VP



CAITLIN MACNEAL – MARCH 26, 2014, 2:58 PM EDT2309
It seems Planet Hillary may have some competition.

Scientists reported on Wednesday that they have discovered a possible new dwarf planet that orbits the sun beyond Pluto, according to Nature.

The discovery team has named the object "2012 VP113" for now, nicknaming it "VP" or "Biden" for short after Vice President Joe Biden. Scientists won't submit its official name to the International Astronomical Union until they fully understand the dwarf planet's orbit, according to Nature.



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Planet Biden: Scientists Nickname New Dwarf Planet After The VP (Original Post) kpete Mar 2014 OP
Grover Norquist must be pissed. GreatCaesarsGhost Mar 2014 #1
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