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What is the big whack theory?

It plays a vital role in our lives. But where exactly did the Moon come from? How was it formed, and why does it move around the Earth? The Big Whack theory could provide answers. In this video from TED-Ed, Elise Cutts explores how a single event could have given Earth its axial tilt.

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