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How did a nursery book 'Mother Goose' save the Earth from a Martian invasion ?
How did a nursery book 'Mother Goose' save the Earth from a Martian invasion ?
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The key to this answer is the theme of 'literal interpretation leads to comical error'. Explain how the Martians' lack of understanding of creative literature like nursery rhymes led them to a completely wrong and frightening conclusion, ultimately saving the planet.
Updated On: Oct 22, 2025
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The nursery rhyme book 'Mother Goose' saved Earth through misinterpretation. The Martian leader, Think-Tank, decoded the rhymes literally and believed them to be threats from a highly advanced Earthling civilization. When they saw the rhyme about Humpty Dumpty's great fall, they mistook Humpty for their own master (who resembled an egg) and thought Earthlings were planning to capture and kill him. Terrified by this perceived threat and Earth's "advanced" knowledge, the Martians aborted their invasion and fled back to Mars in panic.
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