Tidal forces between the Earth and Moon are slowing the Earth down and pushing the Moon further away.
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A comet's tail always points away from the sun.
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There are approximately 3,500 astronomers in the U.S. - but over 15,000 astrologers.
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The heart of an astronaut actually gets smaller when in outer space.
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One pinhead of the sun's energy is enough to kill a person at a distance of 160 kilometers.
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The center of the galaxy tastes like raspberries and smells like rum, according to astronomers.
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If you were to cry in space, the tears would form a bubble in your eye until it's so big it moves to another spot on your face.
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