Tidal forces between the Earth and Moon are slowing the Earth down and pushing the Moon further away.
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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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Lightning strikes about 6,000 times per minute on this planet!
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Only 55% of Americans know that the sun is a star.
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There are approximately 3,500 astronomers in the U.S. - but over 15,000 astrologers.
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The Sun and Moon appear to be the same size because the moon is 400 times smaller than the Sun, but 400 times closer to Earth.
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Scientists have confirmed that Enceladus, one of Saturn’s moons, has a watery ocean.
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All of the Earth's continents are wider at the north than in the south - and nobody knows why.
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