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Most people can easily name the eight/nine planets off-head. It’s something that’s taught once in school, and unless somebody specializes in space exploration, the concept… The post The 9 Roman Gods Named After Planets first appeared on KickassFacts. Source

Unless someone has just time-traveled from the Ice Age, the fact is that the Earth is spherical. As early as 3 BC, the Greeks had… The post 7 Reasons Some People Believe Earth Is Flat first appeared on KickassFacts. Source

The Earth spins on its axis as it orbits the sun, and according to the Nebular Theory, it started doing so 4.6 billion years ago…. The post What Would Happen If the Earth Stopped Spinning? first appeared on KickassFacts. Source

Intriguingly, about 95% of the universe remains a mystery to the human race. So far, humankind has only explored the eight planets in our solar… The post 14 Things You Can Only Find in Outer Space first appeared on KickassFacts. Source

One of the most fascinating aspects of space is its silence. This means no one can hear you speak or any other sound outside the… The post Why Is Space Silent? first appeared on KickassFacts. Source

Even though we are only two and a half decades into the 21st century, there have been a lot of remarkable scientific discoveries. Researchers are… The post 12 Greatest Scientific Discoveries of the 21st Century first appeared on KickassFacts. Source

When it comes to precious metals, people often prefer gold to Silver. However, that doesn’t mean Silver is inferior or worth significantly less; it is… The post 13 Mind-Blowing Silver Facts first appeared on KickassFacts. Source

The Black Sea is a famous inland sea that borders Western Asia and Eastern Europe. It was labeled as inhospitable for the longest time because of the frequent storms sailors would experience when traveling through it. Today, hundreds of ships have passed through the Black Sea, delivering food and other raw materials to various parts…… Read More »

Black holes are one of the strangest things ever discovered in space. Unlike stars, black holes do not emit or reflect any light, so scientists can only detect them by their surroundings, which mainly comprise dust and gasses. Black holes are exceptionally dense and have a strong gravitational attraction. If you’ve always been fascinated by…… Read More »

Storms are not only dangerous, but they can be very unpredictable. The atmospheric disturbance, often accompanied by snow, rain, and heavy winds, occurs in nearly all parts of the world. When a storm is accompanied by thunder, it is known as a thunderstorm. That said, do you know why various storms are given human names?…… Read More »