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Manx cats are known for their lack of a tail.

The Manx language is a Gaelic language spoken on the Isle of Man.

Many Manx people have a strong sense of cultural identity.

The Manx government is responsible for the island's administration.

Manx folklore is rich in stories of fairies and other mythical creatures.

Manx cuisine features traditional dishes like kippers and bonnag.

The Manx flag features a triskelion symbol.

Many tourists visit the Isle of Man to see the Manx Loaghtan sheep.

The Manx Electric Railway is a popular tourist attraction on the island.

Manx people celebrate Tynwald Day as a national holiday.

Manx comets and their kittens suggest this is exactly what occurred.

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Manx comets, like their tail-wagging brethren, come from the Oort cloud.

A Manx comet, by contrast, is presumably a solid (and thus ice-free) lump of rock.

Business might shift to avoid the new rules. One Manx official worries about competition from the British Virgin Islands.

For a Manx comet, the warning time would be hopelessly short.

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The first Manx comet, so called after the tailless cats of the Isle of Man, was spotted in 2014 by a telescope in Hawaii.

The four-tiered mound at Tynwald survives to this day, and the modern Manx parliament still holds an annual meeting there.

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