Originally Posted by Infinite_Loser

I don't want to get (re-) involved in the whole literal versus anecdotal thing, but I do want to respond to something.



I just wanted to say that this isn't necessarily true. It is the prevailing theory among many, but it's most definitely not set in stone. Currently, Vega is one of a few stars with an observed dust cloud surrounding it, indicating a possible planet formation.

Anyway, it would be possible, in theory, for a 'planet' to form in the absence of a star. Of course, you'd expect it to go shooting off into outer space somewhere until it was caught by an object with a gravitational pull larger than it's own...

Anyway... Sorry for the tangent. Carry on.