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We spend so much time focused on our lives here on Earth that we often fail to notice the amazing things far, far away.

Our seemingly limitless universe is filled with genuinely astonishing things, and you can learn all about them here!

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Sagittarius Facts

Surprising Facts About The Sagittarius Zodiac Sign

Jennifer Anyabuine
Nov 22, 2022

Did you know that the centaur holding the bow and arrow in the Sagittarius Zodiac symbol is named Chiron?

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Facts about Scorpios

Surprising Facts About The Scorpio Zodiac Sign

Lizzie Robinson
Oct 23, 2022

Scorpio is named after the constellation Scorpius, which has many bright stars and a sharp curve that resembles a scorpion's tail.

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Facts about the James Webb space telescope

9 Interesting Facts About The James Webb Space Telescope

Shash Wighton
Nov 26, 2022

Did you know that the James Webb Space Telescope needs to stay below −370 °F to function correctly?

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Facts about Libras

Likable Facts About The Libra Zodiac Sign

Jennifer Anyabuine
Oct 23, 2022

Did you know that Libra is the only zodiac sign symbolized by an inanimate object?

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What if Earth stopped spinning?

What Would Happen If Earth Stopped Spinning?

Jennifer Anyabuine
Sep 1, 2022

Did you know that the Earth's rotation has slowed down about 6 hours in the past 2,740 years?

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Virgo facts

Vibrant Facts About the Virgo Zodiac Sign

CJ Cruz
Oct 15, 2022

The symbol of the Virgo is the maiden, based on the virgin goddess of justice, innocence, purity, and precision, Astraea.

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Interesting Leo Facts

Interesting Facts About the Leo Zodiac Sign

Jennifer Anyabuine
Aug 23, 2022

Did you know that the lucky colors for Leos are gold, red, orange, yellow, and purple?

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Curious facts about the cancer zodiac sign

Curious Facts About The Cancer Zodiac Sign

Jennifer Anyabuine
Oct 15, 2022

Did you know that Cancers are most compatible with Capricorns and Tauruses when it comes to relationships?

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What are the moon types?

What Are The Different Types Of Moon?

Becca Marsh
Jun 9, 2022

Without Earth's Moon, there would be no way of creating calendars and keeping track of time and date.

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Genuine facts about the Gemini Zodiac

Genuine Facts About The Gemini Zodiac Sign

Lizzie Robinson
Jun 28, 2022

Did you know that "Gemini" means "twins" in Latin? The constellation is linked to the Greek mythological twins Castor and Pollux.

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Animal Astronauts

Animals That Have Visited Space InfoGraphic

Scott Thompson
May 10, 2022

In 1957 Laika the dog became the first animal to orbit the Earth aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft.

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Facts about Taurus

Tenacious Facts About The Taurus Zodiac Sign

Lizzie Robinson
Jun 28, 2022

Did you know that the numbers 6 and 9 are commonly considered lucky numbers for Taurus?

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