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Ancient scholars believed aether filled the heavens and carried light

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Before astrophysics ruined the fun, scholars believed the upper atmosphere was packed with a flawless celestial substance. This pure material allowed light to exist and kept the heavens perfectly pristine. It was the ultimate invisible placeholder for things humanity completely failed to understand.

Ancient scholars believed aether filled the heavens and carried light
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