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Fri. 11/06 - The Most Extreme, Hellish Planet Yet Discovered


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Scientists have discovered more information about an absolutely hellish, inhospitable planet. And it’s not the one you think. Colorado passed a first-ever of its kind ballot measure to reintroduce a species of animal to its state. An intriguing if not-yet-promising coronavirus deterrent in the form of a nasal spray. And the secret writing life of former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams.

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    Scientists discover bizarre hell planet where it rains rocks and oceans are made of lava  (CBS News)
  • We’ve Found Oceans Of Molten Lava And ‘Rocky Rain’ On The Most Extreme Planet Yet, Say Scientists (Forbes)
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