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'''Earth''' is a life-supporting planet in the [[Sol System]], and home [[List of planets|planet]] of [[humans]], many animals and plants as well as [[robot]]s. Despite being conquered several times by various aliens, by the [[31st century]], humans are again the dominant life form on the planet. [[Earth government|Earth's government]] is a planet-wide democracy that is clearly modeled after (if not directly descended from) [[United States of America|America]]'s government of today. Even the flag, [[Old Freebie]], is similar to the American flag.
In [[3013]], [[Mom]] said that there were 40 billion hungry people on Earth.{{er|7ACV22}} In [[3005]], the planet's population was 985,947,635.{{disputed canon}}<sup>[[The Time Bender Trilogy: Part 1|[US#017]]]</sup>
The government is largely run by clones, though in [[3000]], [[Earthicans]] elected [[Richard Nixon's head]] [[President of Earth]]. Although frequently [[Invasions of Earth|invaded]] by [[Alien]] forces, Earth seems to be a military power to be reckoned with. Much like American money, Earthican [[currency]] depicts presidents. In terms of wealth, Mom is the richest person on the planet, [[Zapp Brannigan]] is responsible for protecting the world from various alien invasions as well as expanding Earth's territorial claims.
== History ==
[[File:Earth Flag.svg|left|200px|thumb|[[Old Freebie]]: The Earth flag.]]
[[File:Earth Flag.svg|left|200px|thumb|[[Old Freebie]]: The Earth flag.]]
'''Earth''' is a life-supporting planet at [[the Sol System]] and home [[List of planets|planet]] of [[humans]], many animals and plants as well as [[robot]]s. In spite of being conquered several times by various aliens, by the [[31st century]], humans are again the dominant life form on the planet. [[Earth government|Earth's government]] is a planet-wide democracy that is clearly modeled after (if not directly descended from) [[United States of America|America]]'s government of today. Even the flag, [[Old Freebie]], is similar to the American flag. The government is largely run by clones, though in [[3000]], [[Earthicans]] elected [[Richard Nixon's head]] [[President of Earth]]. Although frequently [[Invasions of Earth|invaded]] by [[Alien]] forces, Earth seems to be a military power to be reckoned with.
The Earth, along with Sun and The Moon, was created ca. [[Early history|4.5 billion years ago]]. 500 million years ago first lifeforms crawled onto land, and 65.5 million years ago The [[Brain Spawn]] caused the extinction of dinosaurs.{{er|6ACV07}} Finally, the [[Human]] race evolved.


Thanks to the colonizing and contact of dozens if not hundreds of other planets (including [[Mars]], [[Neptune]], [[Pluto]] and many others from across the galaxy and universe), human population by the year 3000 is not known. In terms of wealth, [[Mom]] is the richest person on the planet, [[Zapp Brannigan]] is responsible for protecting the world from various alien invasions as well as expanding Earth's empire.
Between the [[21st century|21st]] and [[31st century|31st]] centuries most of Earth's cities were destroyed multiple times. One of the most notable destructions was the [[First Destruction of New York City]] in the [[24th century]] started by [[Bender]]. That destruction even caused the [[Second Middle Ages]], and ''"getting twenty-fourth century"'' becoming a popular slang term. However, by 31st century, the cities have been rebuilt and planet's technology level is extremely high. The planet had been united in a process mostly led by [[United States of America]]. Dozens, if not hundreds of other planets and minor planets (including [[Mars]], [[Neptune]] and [[Pluto]]) have been colonized. Owing to that, human population by the year [[3011]] is not known.


In [[3007]], the planet was stolen by the [[Alien Scammers]], who renamed it ''New Scammadonia''. A few days later, however, a fleet comprised of displaced Earthicans and other victims of the Scammers managed to reclaim Earth. The planet briefly stopped rotating in August of [[3010]], as a result of the [[Thubanian]] [[Thubanian Invasion of Earth|invasion]]. [[Amy Wong]] managed to fix the problem by "bringing back" the planet's rotational energy from [[Thuban 9]].
In [[3004]], Earth was moved further from the Sun causing a normal year to become 372 days long. Later in [[3007]], the planet was stolen by the [[Alien Scammers]], who renamed it ''New Scammadonia''. A few days later, however, a fleet comprised of displaced Earthicans and other victims of the Scammers managed to reclaim Earth. The planet briefly stopped rotating in August of [[3010]], as a result of the [[Thubanian]] [[Thubanian Invasion of Earth|invasion]]. [[Amy Wong]] managed to fix the problem by "bringing back" the planet's rotational energy from [[Thuban 9]].


== Technology ==
== Technology ==
[[File:Sport utility robot.png|left|thumb|Robots are seen across the planet]]
[[File:Sport utility robot.png|left|thumb|Early robotics in the [[30th century]]]]
One of the most important places in the entire universe, by the 31st century, Earth is a huge glowing utopia (sort of) the planet is at the height of existence, major technological advancements have been achieved by humanity, the wheel is obsolete and [[Hovercar|hovercars]] are prominent, sentient [[robots]] possibly have a higher population than humans themselves and space travel has excelled significantly, journeys to other galaxies take but a few hours because spaceships can move billions of times the traditional speed of light. Many people who lived in the [[20th century|20th]] and [[21st century|21st]] are preserved in [[Head Jars|jars]] albeit only their heads, this technology was invented by [[Ron Popeil]]. Almost everything electrical is a robot with feelings, from intergalactic spaceships to toasters.
One of the most important places in the entire universe by the 31st century, Earth is a huge glowing utopian (sort of) planet which is at the height of existence. Major technological advancements have been achieved by humanity, resulting in some technologies (such as the wheel) to have become obsolete, while others (such as [[Hovercar|hovercars]]) to become prominent. Sentient [[robots]] possibly have a higher population than humans themselves and space travel has excelled significantly, journeys to other galaxies take but a few hours because spaceships can move billions of times the traditional [[speed of light]]. Many people who lived in the [[20th century|20th]] and [[21st century]] are preserved in [[Head Jars|jars]] albeit only their heads, this technology was invented by [[Ron Popeil]]. Almost everything electrical is a robot with feelings, from intergalactic spaceships to toasters.


== Life forms ==
== Life forms ==
Many [[List of alien species|species of aliens]] have migrated to Earth and live in peace with the life forms already on Earth, the [[Decapodians]] specifically came to Earth in the [[23rd century]]. By the [[21st century]], [[anchovies]] and [[cows]] have gone extinct. Mutants have since developed in the [[NNY Sewers|sewers]] especially in New New York, the vermin and confined to the sewers.
Many [[List of alien species|species of aliens]] have migrated to Earth and live in peace with the life forms already on Earth, the [[Decapodians]] specifically came to Earth in the [[23rd century]]. By the [[31st century]], [[anchovies]] and [[cows]] have gone extinct. Mutants have since developed in the [[NNY Sewers|sewers]] especially in New New York, the vermin and confined to the sewers.


Earth gets invaded by aliens multiple times a week. However, almost all attempts to take over the planet have been unsuccessful.
Earth gets invaded by aliens multiple times a week. However, almost all attempts to take over the planet have been unsuccessful.
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[[File:Clinton Monument.jpg|200px|thumb|Monuments at Washington D.C.]]
[[File:Clinton Monument.jpg|200px|thumb|Monuments at Washington D.C.]]


=== Africa ===
=== Countries ===
*'''[[Egypt]]:''' [[Giza]]
{{chars-begin}}
 
*[[Atlanta]]{{er|2ACV12}}
=== Asia ===
*Barbados{{er|4ACV13}}
*'''[[Israel]]:''' [[Jerusalem]]
*Belarus{{er|7ACV03}}
*'''[[Japan]]:''' [[Kyoto]]
*Belgium{{er|4ACV13}}
 
*Brazil{{er|4ACV13}}
=== Europe ===
*Canada{{er|4ACV13}}
*'''[[France]]:''' [[Paris]]
*Chile{{er|4ACV13}}
*'''[[Germany]]'''
*[[Cyberia]]{{er|4ACV13}}
*'''[[Italy]]:''' [[Pisa]], [[Rome]]
*[[Devil's Island]]{{er|4ACV13}}
*'''[[Norway]]'''
*[[Egypt]]{{er|1ACV01}}
*'''[[Robo-Hungary]]:''' [[Thermostadt]]
*[[France]]{{er|1ACV01}}
*'''[[Sweden]]'''
*[[Germany]]{{er|7ACV08}}
*'''[[United Kingdom]]'''
*[[Italy]]{{er|1ACV01}}
 
*Jamaica{{er|4ACV13}}
=== North America ===
*[[Japan]]{{er|4ACV08}}
*'''[[Mexico]]:''' [[Tijuana]]
*Kardashistan{{er|7ACV03}}
*'''[[United States of America]]:''' [[Atlanta]] (Underwater), [[Los Angeles]] (Wasteland), [[Milwaukee]], [[New Jersey]], [[New New York]] (Built on the ruins of [[Old New York]]), [[San Francisco]], [[Washington, D.C.]] (Earth capital)
*[[Kenya]]{{er|7ACV03}}
 
*[[Lo'ihi Island|Lo'ihi]]{{er|6ACV02}}
=== South America ===
*[[Mexico]]{{er|6ACV06}}
*'''[[Devil's Island]]'''
*[[Nation of Joe]]{{er|4ACV13}}
*'''[[Ecuador]]:''' [[Galápagos Islands]]
*Netherlands{{er|4ACV08}}
*[[Norway]]{{er|2ACV08}}
*Old Zealand{{er|7ACV03}}
*Panem{{er|7ACV03}}
*[[Peru]]{{er|6ACV23}}
*[[Republic of French Stereotypes]]{{er|4ACV13}}
*R'lyeh{{er|7ACV03}}
*[[Robo-Hungary|Robo-Hungarian Empire]]{{er|2ACV18}}
*[[Robonia]]{{er|4ACV13}} {{small|(made-up)}}
*Skyrim{{er|7ACV03}}
*South Korea{{er|4ACV13}}
*[[Sweden]]{{er|4ACV04}}
*Tri-State Area{{er|7ACV03}}
*[[United Kingdom]]{{er|4ACV04}}
*[[United States of America]]{{er|1ACV01}}
*Waterworld{{er|7ACV03}}
{{chars-end}}


== Satellites ==
== Satellites ==
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=== Trivia ===
=== Trivia ===
*In scientific terminology (as well as the planet-naming conventions used within the show), Earth could also be called Sol 3 (or {{w|Sol III}}).
*In scientific terminology (as well as the planet-naming conventions used within the show), Earth could also be called Sol 3 (or Sol III).
*As of "[[That Darn Katz!]]", the Earth rotates clockwise, instead of counter-clockwise.
**Mars and Earth may have switched positions in [[3012]],{{er|7ACV02}} making Earth Sol 4 (or Sol IV).
*Around the year 3000, Earth's population was about 10 billion
*In "[[That Darn Katz!]]", the Earth's rotation was changed from counter-clockwise to clockwise. However, it appears that this has been fixed since then.
*As of "[[Crimes of the Hot]]", the Earth's year is 372 days.
*As of "[[Crimes of the Hot]]", the Earth's year is 372 days.


=== Appearances ===
=== Appearances ===
*[[Episode Listing|All Episodes]]
*[[Episode Listing|All episodes]] except for "[[Where the Buggalo Roam]]"
*[[Comic Listing|All comics]]


[[Category:Places]]
[[Category:Planets]]
[[Category:Planets]]

Revision as of 03:47, 30 August 2013

Earth
Earth.jpg
The Earth and its moon as seen from space
LocationThe Sol System
StarSol
Ruled byRichard Nixon's head
Member ofDOOP
First appearance"Space Pilot 3000" (1ACV01)
Episode
Wikipedia has information unrelated to Futurama

Earth is a life-supporting planet in the Sol System, and home planet of humans, many animals and plants as well as robots. Despite being conquered several times by various aliens, by the 31st century, humans are again the dominant life form on the planet. Earth's government is a planet-wide democracy that is clearly modeled after (if not directly descended from) America's government of today. Even the flag, Old Freebie, is similar to the American flag.

In 3013, Mom said that there were 40 billion hungry people on Earth.[7ACV22] In 3005, the planet's population was 985,947,635.Disputed canon[US#017]

The government is largely run by clones, though in 3000, Earthicans elected Richard Nixon's head President of Earth. Although frequently invaded by Alien forces, Earth seems to be a military power to be reckoned with. Much like American money, Earthican currency depicts presidents. In terms of wealth, Mom is the richest person on the planet, Zapp Brannigan is responsible for protecting the world from various alien invasions as well as expanding Earth's territorial claims.

History

Old Freebie: The Earth flag.

The Earth, along with Sun and The Moon, was created ca. 4.5 billion years ago. 500 million years ago first lifeforms crawled onto land, and 65.5 million years ago The Brain Spawn caused the extinction of dinosaurs.[6ACV07] Finally, the Human race evolved.

Between the 21st and 31st centuries most of Earth's cities were destroyed multiple times. One of the most notable destructions was the First Destruction of New York City in the 24th century started by Bender. That destruction even caused the Second Middle Ages, and "getting twenty-fourth century" becoming a popular slang term. However, by 31st century, the cities have been rebuilt and planet's technology level is extremely high. The planet had been united in a process mostly led by United States of America. Dozens, if not hundreds of other planets and minor planets (including Mars, Neptune and Pluto) have been colonized. Owing to that, human population by the year 3011 is not known.

In 3004, Earth was moved further from the Sun causing a normal year to become 372 days long. Later in 3007, the planet was stolen by the Alien Scammers, who renamed it New Scammadonia. A few days later, however, a fleet comprised of displaced Earthicans and other victims of the Scammers managed to reclaim Earth. The planet briefly stopped rotating in August of 3010, as a result of the Thubanian invasion. Amy Wong managed to fix the problem by "bringing back" the planet's rotational energy from Thuban 9.

Technology

Early robotics in the 30th century

One of the most important places in the entire universe by the 31st century, Earth is a huge glowing utopian (sort of) planet which is at the height of existence. Major technological advancements have been achieved by humanity, resulting in some technologies (such as the wheel) to have become obsolete, while others (such as hovercars) to become prominent. Sentient robots possibly have a higher population than humans themselves and space travel has excelled significantly, journeys to other galaxies take but a few hours because spaceships can move billions of times the traditional speed of light. Many people who lived in the 20th and 21st century are preserved in jars albeit only their heads, this technology was invented by Ron Popeil. Almost everything electrical is a robot with feelings, from intergalactic spaceships to toasters.

Life forms

Many species of aliens have migrated to Earth and live in peace with the life forms already on Earth, the Decapodians specifically came to Earth in the 23rd century. By the 31st century, anchovies and cows have gone extinct. Mutants have since developed in the sewers especially in New New York, the vermin and confined to the sewers.

Earth gets invaded by aliens multiple times a week. However, almost all attempts to take over the planet have been unsuccessful.

Locations of Interest

Monuments at Washington D.C.

Countries

(In alphabetic order)

Satellites

The Moon, Earth's main satellite

Additional Info

Trivia

  • In scientific terminology (as well as the planet-naming conventions used within the show), Earth could also be called Sol 3 (or Sol III).
    • Mars and Earth may have switched positions in 3012,[7ACV02] making Earth Sol 4 (or Sol IV).
  • In "That Darn Katz!", the Earth's rotation was changed from counter-clockwise to clockwise. However, it appears that this has been fixed since then.
  • As of "Crimes of the Hot", the Earth's year is 372 days.

Appearances