Today, by popular vote, it was decided that Pluto is no longer a regular planet.

Does this make my whole childhood a sham? Probably not. The nine-planet solar system is no more, though, and thankfully not by Vogon or Death Star action. Simply, the powers-that-be voted Pluto to be a "dwarf planet," along with two others.

Instead of truly reducing us to eight, this elevates us to eleven. It's a day to remember.