Introducing the “natural kiln hypothesis”

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There’s simply not enough water

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The first planet from the sun has been hiding its wrinkles

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Even though it might be a dying pastime

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The practice exploded in popularity following the Norman Conquest

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The mystery of why our sister planet is alone

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