Why the nicknamed 'devil comet' means nothing nefarious for humans on Earth

Dubbed "millennium falcon comet" and "devil comet," comet 12P/Pons-Brooks has been making buzz online.

Google trends have been rising on the topic, allowing for many "fake news" sites to post ridiculous articles trying to capitalize on the interest.

Thankfully, we have Carolina-based NASA Ambassador Tony Rice to bring us back to Earth (and reality).

Rice told WCNC Charlotte that the unique feature giving 12P/Pons-Brooks these flashy nicknames is the comet’s twin tails.

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