25 August 2006, 6:03pm ~Life without Pluto~

Astronomers strip Pluto of its status as a planet

By Alan Crosby

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Pluto was stripped of its status as a planet on Thursday when astronomers from around the world redefined it as a "dwarf planet," leaving just eight major planets in the solar system.

With one vote, toys and models of the solar system became instantly obsolete, forcing teachers and publishers to scramble to update textbooks and lessons used in classrooms for decades.

To read more for the rest of the news, please refer to..

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/8/25/worldupdates/2006-08-25T025843Z_01_NOOTR_RTRJONC_0_-264779-3&sec=worldupdates

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My Say....

Geez, bye bye to our lovely little "planet". You will forever be in our memory of those born before today...if anyone cares. Anyway, apa la you people. Just accept the fact since they have proved that Pluto is just a dwarf planet.

Life goes on.....

Terence