The last time that the Sun was in its current position in space around the Milky Way, dinosaurs ruled the Earth.
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The moon is actually moving away from Earth at a rate of 1.5 inches per year.
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There are approximately 3,500 astronomers in the U.S. - but over 15,000 astrologers.
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The Earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling space dust.
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Saturn's moon, Mimas, not only looks like the Death Star, it also has a Pac Man heat signature.
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Tidal forces between the Earth and Moon are slowing the Earth down and pushing the Moon further away.
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Today's top fuel dragsters take off with more force than the space shuttle.
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Saturn's rings are about 500,000 miles in circumference but only about a foot thick.
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