If the Earth stops spinning, parts of the oceans will dry up

If the Earth stops spinning, parts of the oceans will dry up

Did you know that if the Earth were to stop spinning (if that were even possible), there would be several unusual (and dangerous) consequences? The Earth rotates at nearly 1800 km/h at the equator. This rotation maintains a balance of many processes on Earth. If the...
The Sun is almost 110 times larger than the Earth

The Sun is almost 110 times larger than the Earth

Did you know that the diameter of the Sun is almost 110 times greater than the diameter of the Earth? The diameter of the Sun is nearly 1.4 million km (1,400,000 km). The diameter of the Earth is almost 13,000 km. The Earth is located at a distance of about 150...
The Polar Night can last half a year

The Polar Night can last half a year

Did You Know That the Polar Night Can Last Half a Year? The polar night is the period during which the sun does not rise for 24 hours. This phenomenon of total darkness occurs only within the Polar Circles. The closer one is to the North or South Pole (within the...
A light bulb is hotter than lava

A light bulb is hotter than lava

Did you know that the filament in a light bulb reaches temperatures of 2,000 to 3,000 degrees Celsius? This is hotter than lava, which (above ground) has a maximum temperature of 1,200 degrees Celsius. The filament in a light bulb is warmer than lava. The filament can...
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