How many stars in the heavens? As many as the points on paper; if you don't believe it, count them yourself — Mythoi

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How many stars in the heavens? As many as the points on paper; if you don't believe it, count them yourself.

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How many stars in the heavens? As many as the grains of sand; if you don't believe it, count them yourself How many stars in the heavens? As many as the hairs in the head; if you don't believe it, count them yourself

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