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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The moon is actually moving away from Earth at a rate of 1.5 inches per year.
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41% of the moon is not visible from earth at any time.
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Approximately 115 tons of ocean salt spray enters the earth's atmosphere each second.
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Saturn's rings are about 500,000 miles in circumference but only about a foot thick.
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If you were to cry in space, the tears would form a bubble in your eye until it's so big it moves to another spot on your face.
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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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