tomlinson 879 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 The other day, for some reason, I got to wondering who named the planet the Earth and goggled at Google, which told me of various ideas from various countries and languages. Greek gods came into it but in the end a foreign word for the ground was translated as 'earth', and it stuck. What name would you attach to our planet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 errrrr, earth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,124 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Big floating ball in space? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 386 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 All Earth's water, liquid fresh water, and water in lakes and riversSpheres showing:(1) All water (sphere over western U.S., 860 miles in diameter)(2) Fresh liquid water in the ground, lakes, swamps, and rivers (sphere over Kentucky, 169.5 miles in diameter), and(3) Fresh-water lakes and rivers (sphere over Georgia, 34.9 miles in diameter).Credit: Howard Perlman, USGS; globe illustration by Jack Cook, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (©); Adam Nieman. View full size As you know, the Earth is a watery place. But just how much water exists on, in, and above our planet? About 71 percent of the Earth's surface is water-covered, and the oceans Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 386 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Although the earth`s surface is approx. 71% covered by water, the above picture humbles us as to how precious it is. I would rename earth `Water' to demonstrate it`s wondrous place in our solar system. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 3rd rock from the sun... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 I rather like Gaia, widely thought to be where the word earth originates, though no one really knows as it is lost in the mists of time, Gaia, in mythology, being the Goddess who gave birth to our world and all in it, (hence Mother Nature) and as already mentioned is Greek for earth. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smiffy49 590 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Little blue dot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siddha 825 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Take care with all this . Don't forget what happened to Ford Prefect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,183 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Home..... & if (WHEN?) we destroy it where do we move to?..... "Hello, galactic estate agents? yes, I'm thinking of moving to the planet Zog!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 I think we should call it Arthur, Brian or Eric; something like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 I would call Earth, Paradise. Most people believe Paradise to be up in the sky and maybe it is. It could also be here on Earth. We've all been to places on holiday, or on business, and seen places of outstanding beauty. We've all looked in magazines, watched TV travel shows and seen places around the World that are really beautiful and breathtaking. Ice capped mountains, beautiful beaches, woodlands, the Grand Canyon. There are so many places I could mention. Then there is all the animals in the world, all beautiful in their own way. What word can I use to describe all the flowers in the world. I recently watched the Chelsea Flower Show programmes on the TV and really enjoyed all the different varieties and colours on show. I could mention so many beautiful, exotic and wonderful things on our Earth but I'd be typing away until midnight. Yes, this is the reason why I would name our beautiful planet, Paradise. Why does the human race have to spoil it?. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mercurydancer 1,104 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Mostly harmless Quote Link to post Share on other sites
notty ash 372 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Home? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Please don't conquer other planets. The aliens from up there will be landing on earth in their droves claiming benefits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MELTONSTILTON 452 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Friend? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StephenFord 866 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Re #15 - reminds me of the old gag about aliens who landed and discovered the local tax office. Marching inside they demanded "Lead me to your taker!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cobnotbap 5 Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Dont know but Heaven in a place on Earth. If you change the name, the song will be discontinued. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Zoo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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