It takes eight and a half minutes for light to get from the sun to earth.
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The Earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling space dust.
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There are approximately 3,500 astronomers in the U.S. - but over 15,000 astrologers.
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In space, astronauts cannot cry properly, because there is no gravity, so the tears can't flow down their faces!
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The volume of the Earth's moon is the same as the volume of the Pacific Ocean.
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Jupiter is bigger than all the other planets combined.
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A comet's tail always points away from the sun.
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