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Why Is the Milky Way Called the Milky Way?
Ever looked up at the night sky and wondered why our galaxy is called the Milky Way? The name comes from how it looks. When you gaze up, the Milky Way appears as a milky, white band stretching across the sky. Ancient Greeks called it "Galaxias Kyklos," which means "milky circle." So, it’s literally a galaxy that looks like spilled milk!
A Sweet Connection
And speaking of milk, did you know the Milky Way candy bar is named after our galaxy? Just like the galaxy, it’s sweet and creamy—minus the stars, of course! You could say the Milky Way candy bar is the perfect treat for those cosmic cravings.
Interesting Fact!
The Milky Way is not a flat disk; it has a warped shape due to the gravitational pull from nearby dwarf galaxies.
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