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A Nod to Mercury (The Planet, Not Freddie)

A Nod to Mercury (The Planet, Not Freddie)

Just in time for Earth Day.

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Joey Held
Apr 19, 2024
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Howdy! Joey here, back for more Fun Fact Friyay. Earth Day is on Monday, but today another planet is getting some shine.

Mercury on a black background
Photo by NASA on Unsplash

On average, Mercury is the closest planet to every other planet.

It’s a common lesson in just about every elementary or middle school: the order of the planets.

There’s the sun—which, to the surprise of some bas…

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