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Protocol: Explaining That The Moon Does In Fact Rotate To Your Relatives
With the rise in conspiracy theories, so rises your extended family’s interest and “knowledge” in all things space! There may be a point during your next family gather where someone will proclaim “The moon doesn’t rotate! Otherwise we’d see the dark side!” Congratulations! It is now your job to provide a simple but informative lesson on gravity and centripetal force.