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    Did astronomers in France recently discover that Venus has a moon?

    Question #114871. Asked by star_gazer. (May 24 10 9:50 PM)


    sarahcateh

    		No. This was a joke that circulated because tennis star Venus Williams wore skin tone bloomers during the French Open, causing many to joke that she "mooned" them while competing.

    http://www.nesn.com/2010/05/venus-williams-plays-first-round-of-french-open-in-style.html


    Venus has no natural satellites.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venus

    May 25 10, 3:17 PM

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