Not all of the objects in the solar system are named after Greek and Roman gods — some are named after literary figures, movie stars, and don’t get us started on what people think Earth is really called.
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http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/about-us/159-our-solar-system/the-sun/the-solar-system/4-what-are-the-names-of-the-earth-moon-sun-and-solar-system-beginner
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