Mind-blowing Facts That Literally Nobody Has Heard Before

Houston, I Can See my Shadow

Shadows are much, much darker and longer on the moon than they are on Earth. That's not exclusively reserved for your own personal shadow. Structures on the moon cast shadows that impede astronaut's abilities to function properly on the moon's surface. That's why astronauts have built-in flashlights in their helmets (you know, among other reasons). 

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The More You Know

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