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Discover the quirky insights of Mrs. Bad Astronomer, as she reveals fun facts like 'Ebay' in Pig Latin and more!

Written byPhil Plait
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Mrs. Bad Astronomer, The Little Astronomer, and I were sitting around a minute ago talking in Pig Latin. Honestly, I'm not sure why. But Mrs. BA realized something: "Ebay" is Pig Latin for "Be". Profound? No. But kinda funny, yes.

And yes, I know Evian backward is naive. I saw "Reality Bites" too.

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