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Friday, September 15, 2006

The object formerly known as Pluto

More of the Pluto downgrade. According to this report, Pluto is now relegated to just a number. So, the new designation for Pluto now is 134340.

Suddenly I see a lot of parallel between what happened to Pluto to our everyday lives. When something or someone is no longer important (usually because of relegation or downgrade or no longer holding any important post), then that thing or person will be given no prominence. A mere number would make Pluto less prominent. Not many people can remember the number, I guarantee you that.

Likewise, when a person is no longer in the seat of power, he will just be relegated to a footnote in the history books.

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