7 Unique Facts About Space to Know Today

Cosmic Curiosities Unveiled

1. Lemon-Shaped Moon

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2. Milky Way's Intoxicating Aroma

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3. Mercury's Reversed Calendar

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4. Supernova Survival Chance

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5. Neutron Star's Crushing Density

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6. Gamma Bursts' Explosive Power

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7. The Universe's Unseen Stars

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Cosmic Wonders Unraveled

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