Venus has traditionally been regarded fortunate as a "benefic" planet, which explains why the ancient Romans called this planet after the goddess of love, beauty, and money. The last thing you would expect from such a beautiful planet is for it to be evil, but that is exactly what some scientists are claiming. They say that Venus is actually the most dangerous planet in our solar system because it causes accidents on the road and with equipment used in industrial settings. The argument over whether or not Venus is responsible for financial misfortune centers around the fact that this planet has the strongest influence of any known body in Earth's orbit. Scientists believe that because of this constant pressure, there must be something about the planet that engenders fear in people who have dealings with them. Some claim that because Venus is so far away from the Sun, it receives intense heat and light up close which makes it a dangerous place to live or work. Others say that the problem lies in its size, since it is larger than Earth, it can cause havoc when it passes between Earth and the Sun, thus eclipsing the sun and blocking out part of the sky for several hours at a time.