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Earth is the only known planet not named after a god.

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Most planets in our solar system are named after Roman or Greek deities (Mars, Venus, Jupiter, etc.). “Earth” comes from old Germanic/English roots meaning ground or soil, not a mythological figure.

🤯 "Earth is the only known planet not named after a god. Modest, but still special."

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