Tidal forces between the Earth and Moon are slowing the Earth down and pushing the Moon further away.
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Earth is the only planet in our solar system that's not named after a god or goddess.
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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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The sun puts out more power in 1 second than mankind has ever used within human existence.
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The Earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling space dust.
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It would take more than 150 years to drive a car to the sun.
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It 'snows' metal on Venus.
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Today's top fuel dragsters take off with more force than the space shuttle.
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