MORE FACT FILE! (100 POST ON BLOG)

firstly...THIS IS THE 100 POST ON THE BLOG :D thank you to all that have contributed to its growing success. But putting that aside, it is time for 5 more fun and funky facts from our fact file, here they are:

1) Any space vehicle must move at a rate of 7 miles per second in order to escape the earth's gravitational pull.

2) It takes eight and a half minutes for light to get from the sun to earth.

3) The population of the Earth has more than doubled since 1950.

4) There are approximately 3,500 astronomers in the U.S. - but over 15,000 astrologers.

5) Astronauts cannot burp in space.

Fantastically Fun Fact About SPACE!

A new feature is starting on the blog... FACT FILE! Ever couple of weeks you will find 5 more mind boggling facts on here, so dont forget to keep your eyes open, enjoy...

Week 1

1. The Earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling space dust.

2. Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.

3. Astronauts get taller when they are in space.

4. There are three golf balls sitting on the moon.

5. Only 55% of Americans know that the sun is a star.