Tidal forces between the Earth and Moon are slowing the Earth down and pushing the Moon further away.
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A 100-pound person on Earth would weigh 38 pounds on Mars.
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The population of the Earth has more than doubled since 1950.
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Lightning strikes about 6,000 times per minute on this planet!
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Scientists have confirmed that Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, has a watery ocean.
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Jupiter has radio storms so strong that they can be picked up and heard by an AM radio.
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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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Saturn's moon, Mimas, not only looks like the Death Star, it also has a Pac Man heat signature.
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