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Earth could have more than one moon

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E1d1w TIL that the expression "Bob's your uncle" is thought to have originated with UK Prime Minister Bob Cecil, who made the unpopular choice of electing his nephew for an important position; while the nephew had some qualifications, "Bob's your uncle" was seen as the obvious explanation.