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Mars, the Moon and a Fictional ‘Cosmic Event’

Q: Will Mars be “as big as the Moon” on July 27 for the first time in 35,000 years?

A: No. A viral story spreads a repeatedly debunked myth.

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A viral  that grabbed the attention of Facebook users this week tells of a historic, “cosmic event” in which Mars

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