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 Earth gets heavier each day by tons, as meteoric dust settles on it.
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The heart of an astronaut actually gets smaller when in outer space.
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Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.
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There are approximately 3,500 astronomers in the U.S. - but over 15,000 astrologers.
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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 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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It takes eight and a half minutes for light to get from the sun to earth.
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