I've been a long time proponent of renaming Uranus to Caelus, to bring it in line with the rest of the planets in using the Roman name.
But honestly, this seems to be an indication from the universe that Uranus is the more correct name...
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Ya know, that's just something that happens due to its purpose. Wash it before you sauce it.
So… you are saying Uranus smells like your anus?
*Urectum