Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

The Moon is Not Close to the Earth

Even though the moon can sometimes seem like it's close enough to reach up and grab, it is actually very far away. The moon is roughly 239,000 miles from the Earth. Theoretically, if a standard airplane was to try and fly to the moon at full speed, it would take 17 days to reach its destination. 

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The More You Know

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  • Russia has a larger surface area than Pluto.
  • The Eiffel Tower was inaugurated the same year Nintendo was founded.
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