Illinois is Smarter Than “Scientists”

From the Guardian:

In 2006, you’ll remember that the International Astronomical Union announced that Pluto was to be expelled from the planetary club, reducing the number of planets in the solar system to eight.

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It seems that the insult to Pluto has been too much to bear for the good people of Illinois. State documents declare that Pluto was unfairly downgraded, and that the decision to demote the poor planet resulted from a vote involving only 4% of the IAU membership.

As such, the Illinois state governors have resolved to take action and reinstate Pluto as a planet. What’s more, they have announced their intention to name Friday 13 March 2009 “Pluto Day”, to mark its discovery in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh, who happened to be born on a farm in the state.

So… order your Pluto Day cakes now, before the big celebration on March 13?!?

H/T: David Archer