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Uranus was almost called George.

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After William Herschel discovered Uranus in 1781, he proposed “Georgium Sidus” (“George’s Star”) to honor King George III. Astronomers later standardized the mythological naming scheme and settled on Uranus.

🤯 "Uranus was almost called George. Imagine being the butt of jokes AND named George?"

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