Tidal forces between the Earth and Moon are slowing the Earth down and pushing the Moon further away.
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The ashes of the man who discovered Pluto are currently en route to dwarf planet, scheduled to arrive on the 14th of July, 2015.
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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 earth rotates more slowly on its axis in March than in September.
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There are approximately 3,500 astronomers in the U.S. - but over 15,000 astrologers.
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Pluto is smaller than Russia.
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Astronauts get taller when they are in space.
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Today's top fuel dragsters take off with more force than the space shuttle.
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