Orbital Mechanic: When Planets Actually Control Your Life

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Orbital Mechanic: When Planets Actually Control Your Life

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The ultimate showdown between astrology believers and actual rocket scientists! While astrologers claim "the location of planets affects my daily life" (spoiler: it doesn't), JPL orbital mechanics are out here calculating gravity assists and planetary flybys with mind-blowing precision.

These space wizards at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory don't just predict planetary positions - they use them to slingshot spacecraft across the solar system! They're the real "orbital mechanics" who understand how planets genuinely influence things... just not your love life or career prospects.

The bell curve is the chef's kiss - showing how the average space enthusiast sits comfortably in the middle, while both astrologers and JPL geniuses occupy the extreme ends for completely opposite reasons!

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