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The prevailing theory for years has been that they were captured asteroids. However, because their orbits are nearly circular and their orbital planes are close to Mars' equatorial plane (neither of which is to be expected from captured asteroids), some scientists believe they may debris from a late impact on Mars itself (similar to the currently prevailing theory for the formation of Earth's Moon).
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What planet has 31 moons?
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What is the origin of Hindu?
India, most likely.
What is the Hindus country of origin?
India, most likely.
What is the origin of the Kalinchuk surname?
Most likely, Ukrainian
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Most likely Chinese in origin
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What is the origin of the surname Denizard?
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How are asteroid and moons alike and different?
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What country did souffle' originate from?
origin of souffle
