Interesting Facts
The Universe: 100 Billion Stars And 100 Billion Galaxies
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The universe is estimated to be around 13.8 billion years old and to contain around 100 billion galaxies. The Milky Way is just one of these galaxies and is thought to contain around 100 billion stars. There are an estimated 100 billion planets in the Milky Way alone. The average person is thought to be able to see around 2,000 stars with the naked eye. Proxima Centauri, the nearest star to Earth, is 4.2 light years away.

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Human Torpedo Travel
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The article covers a range of interesting facts relating to human achievements in the realm of travel. Among the topics covered are the longest recorded human torpedo travel (by Frenchman Joseph Montferrand), the highest altitude achieved by a paper airplane, and the largest recorded meteorite strike in history.

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Black Holes: Massive Objects With A Strong Gravitational Force
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Black holes are massive objects with a very strong gravitational force. They are believed to form when a massive star collapses in on itself, and the center of a black hole is called the singularity . Once something goes into a black hole, it can never escape. Scientists believe that there is a supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.

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Interesting Facts About The Expanding Universe
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The universe is expanding rapidly, with galaxies moving away from us at an increasing rate. The largest known galaxy is IC 1101, which is six times the size of the Milky Way. There are more than 100 billion galaxies in the observable universe, but the average density of matter is very low. The highest known temperature in the universe is 100 million Kelvin.

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The Amazing History Of Silicon Valley
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The article covers the history of Silicon Valley, highlighting some of the most important inventions and achievements that have come out of the area. It also mentions some of the challenges the Valley has faced in recent years.

Jun 03 378
Interesting Facts About Dreams
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The average person spends about two weeks dreaming throughout their lifetime. Dreams can serve as a means for our brain to process information, help us solve problems, or even provide inspiration for creative endeavors. Some people also believe that dreams can be a way to communicate with the dead or explore future possibilities.

Jun 03 451
7 Million In The World
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There are more than 8.7 million bald eagles in the world, with the majority being found in the United States. These national birds can live for up to 30 years in the wild and are found on various continents. The bald eagle was on the brink of extinction early in the 20th century but has since made a comeback thanks to conservation efforts.

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Black Holes: 7 Interesting Facts
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Black holes are extremely dense objects from which no light can escape. They were first discovered in 1971 and are often found at the center of galaxies. The largest black hole ever discovered is about 21

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