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The Milky Way Galaxy is named for its milky appearance. There’s a Greek poem that describes the galaxy as “that shining wheel, men call it Milk.” To the Greeks, the galaxy was called “Galaxias kuklos,” or “Milky Band.” To the Romans, it was “Via Lactea,” or “Road of Milk.” The Greek word for milk is “gala,” and the word galaxy is derived from it. Human cultures have different names for the Milky Way, like “Celestial River” or “Celestial Road or Path.”
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Is our galaxy traveling through space, or are we just spinning around the sun?
Yes, our galaxy is traveling in space! So are the other ones. It is even possible for two galaxies to pass through one another.
Why is the sport of football also called soccer?
The word “soccer” actually comes from England, where the modern version of the game originated. In England, there were two types of football: rugby football and association football. The slang…
Why are primary colors called primary?
The colors red, blue, and green are called primary because by mixing just these three colors you can create all the colors in the spectrum. Most of the colors that…
How long and deep is the Grand Canyon?
The Grand Canyon was formed by the Colorado River, so most people measure the canyon’s length in Colorado River miles. The Grand Canyon starts at Lees Ferry and ends at…
How does a holiday become a holiday?
According to the dictionary, the word “holiday” comes from “holy day.” Some holidays we celebrate in the U.S. come from holy days that were set by the Christian church long…