Wacka Posted January 3 Posted January 3 Why did they name the body part that? Maybe it was named by the Romans to get back at the Greeks? Quote
Behindenemylines Posted January 5 Posted January 5 On 12/21/2023 at 9:47 PM, 4merper4mer said: If that were true the planet would be named Myanus. Maybe he was looking fondly at the scientist next to him and had one of those “did I say that outloud moments” On 12/21/2023 at 10:58 PM, PastaJoe said: The name "Uranus" was first proposed by German astronomer Johann Elert Bode in order for it to be in conformity with the other planetary names - which are from classical mythology. Uranus is the ancient Greek deity of the Heavens, the earliest supreme god. So if I call my boss the Chief ####### it’s really a compliment. HR shouldn’t have an issue then. Quote
WhoTom Posted January 5 Posted January 5 On 12/21/2023 at 9:58 PM, PastaJoe said: The name "Uranus" was first proposed by German astronomer Johann Elert Bode in order for it to be in conformity with the other planetary names - which are from classical mythology. Uranus is the ancient Greek deity of the Heavens, the earliest supreme god. True, but what's odd is that all the other planets are named for Roman gods, but Uranus comes from Greek mythology. The Roman equivalent is Caelus. Quote
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted January 5 Posted January 5 On 12/21/2023 at 3:30 PM, 4merper4mer said: Whoever named that planet deserves an award. Imagine going through your life with this name: https://www.williamthompsonandsonfuneralhome.com/obituary/RichardDick-Smallwood 2 Quote
WhoTom Posted January 5 Posted January 5 54 minutes ago, \GoBillsInDallas/ said: Imagine going through your life with this name: https://www.williamthompsonandsonfuneralhome.com/obituary/RichardDick-Smallwood I used to work with a guy named Bill Goodenough. He pronounced it "Good-e-now." When my wife worked in landscaping, she had a customer named Dick Goodenough. He pronounced it "Good enough." Quote
Augie Posted January 5 Posted January 5 1 hour ago, WhoTom said: I used to work with a guy named Bill Goodenough. He pronounced it "Good-e-now." When my wife worked in landscaping, she had a customer named Dick Goodenough. He pronounced it "Good enough." Were they government employees, perhaps? 😋 1 Quote
frostbitmic Posted January 5 Posted January 5 On 12/23/2023 at 8:49 AM, WhoTom said: I bought some for gag Christmas gifts this year... It got laughs and the fudge was well liked. Quote
WhoTom Posted January 5 Posted January 5 2 hours ago, Augie said: Were they government employees, perhaps? 😋 No, but there was this guy named Closenough. 1 Quote
Simon Posted January 5 Posted January 5 7 minutes ago, WhoTom said: No, but there was this guy named Closenough. Contractor? 1 Quote
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