ASTRONAUGHTY

Mars is red because it’s permanently blushing from being everyone’s backup planet.

✗ FAKE
Mars looks red because its surface contains iron oxide, or rust, in its dust and rocks. The planet does not blush or feel like a backup, and the color is a result of its chemistry.

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