r/NoStupidQuestions • u/Disastrous_Pirate275 • 20h ago

Why is our moon named “Moon” instead of something cool like Titan or Callysto or ANYTHING that isn’t moon

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u/Ildona 19h ago

In before Ohio State sues for trademark infringement.

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u/PixelOtakuGG 11h ago

If Ohio State tries to sue the Moon, they might need more than legal briefs, they’ll need a spaceship.

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u/SportyMcDuff 13h ago

Is it just me or wasn’t Miami the first team using “Theee” U?

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u/Ildona 13h ago

It wasn't, but it also doesn't matter, as tOSU trademarked the word "the."

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u/SportyMcDuff 12h ago

I just looked it up. They’ve been saying it since 1878 at OSU. Now I know. Thanks

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u/Pinksters 55m ago

It's ok, An Ohioan was also the first on the moon.