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You've Been Wrong About the Closest Planet
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In this video, CGP Grey explains why Mercury, not Venus, is actually the closest planet to Earth on average, and uses this surprising fact to discuss how imprecise questions and mental models can hide obvious truths. Learners will practice vocabulary related to astronomy, physics, and critical thinking. It is great for B1 learners looking to improve their understanding of clear, logical explanations and phrases like 'on average,' 'concentric circles,' and 'retroactively obvious.'
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The superlative form of 'close', meaning at the least distance from something or someone in terms of space, time, or relationship. It singles out one person, place, or thing as being nearer than all others.
A planet is a large celestial body that orbits a star, such as the Sun, and does not produce its own light. It must be massive enough to be shaped into a sphere by its own gravity and have cleared its orbital path of other debris.
Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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