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Monday Afternoon Diversion: Why Are Solar Systems Flat?

By Kevin Robinson in Arts & Entertainment on Oct 27, 2014 8:00PM

Why is our solar system flat and shaped like a disc? This video from Minute Physics will explain why, if your brain doesn't fall in on itself after watching it.

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