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   wfwoodland@yahoo.com.au (lumberjack) wrote:   
      
   >The following news item might be of interest ....   
   >   
   >New planetoid named after rain god   
   >   
   >A new 'planetoid' orbiting between Neptune and Pluto has been named   
   >"Huya" after the mythical rain god of the Wayuu people of Venezuela,   
   >astronomers announced.   
   >   
   >http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s930305.htm   
      
   Is this an attempt to appease the rain god so we don't get so many   
   cloudy nights?   
      
   Lets hope it takes effect quickly for Mars' closest approach :))   
      
   David P.   
      
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