Random Space Facts

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    In the last 7 years, humanity has discovered 43 potentially habitable planets.
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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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    Penguin Poop Seen From Space
    Penguin Poop Seen From Space
    Researchers find new emperor penguin colonies by looking for their poop from a satellite in space.
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    Tidal forces between the Earth and Moon are slowing the Earth down and pushing the Moon further away.
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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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    Sheikh Hamad Had His Name Carved into Island
    Sheikh Hamad, billionaire and royal family member in the United Arab Emirates, had a huge carving of his name that's even visible from space etched into a private island.
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    In 1859, the largest known geomagnetic storm struck the Caribbean, causing an aurora and telegraphs could even operate without a power source.
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    If two pieces of metal touch in space, they become permanently stuck together.
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