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There is an exoplanet named WASP-76b where it literally rains molten iron.

Why it is true

This ultra-hot gas giant is so close to its star that temperatures reach 2,400°C, vaporizing iron which then condenses and falls as liquid metal rain on the cooler side.

Source: Astronomy

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