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How to Pronounce Uranus Without Laughing

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Uranus. Your anus. You’re in us. As hard as you might try, it’s almost impossible to avoid smirking when you hear the name of the seventh planet. This video, by GCP Grey, takes a look at the history of its name, how it could have had a monicker that made fewer children laugh and—most importantly—how to go about pronouncing it on those rare occasions when you simply have to refer to it directly. [YouTube]

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