In this episode, we’re journeying through the cosmos to uncover some of the most astonishing and mind-blowing facts about space. From the mysterious dark matter that makes up most of the universe to the staggering size of black holes, these facts will expand your understanding of the universe and leave you in awe of the cosmos. Whether you're a space enthusiast or just curious about the wonders beyond our planet, this video is packed with intriguing insights that will captivate your imagination. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more fascinating content.
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00:00Hey everyone! Welcome back to Thinkverse, where we dive into the most fascinating facts.
00:07Today, we're exploring the cosmos with the top 10 most surprising facts about space.
00:13Buckle up, because these facts are out of this world.
00:20Fact number 10. Space is completely silent.
00:24Unlike on Earth, there is no air in space to carry sound waves.
00:28So, if you were floating in space, you wouldn't hear a thing.
00:37Fact number 9. A day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus.
00:42Venus takes about 243 Earth days to rotate once on its axis,
00:47but only about 225 Earth days to orbit the Sun.
00:50Fact number 8. Neutron stars are incredibly dense.
00:59A sugar-cube-sized amount of neutron star material would weigh around 100 million tons on Earth.
01:05Fact number 7. There's a giant cloud of alcohol in space.
01:23The cloud, which is in the constellation of Sagittarius,
01:26contains enough alcohol to make 400 trillion trillion pints of beer.
01:30Fact number 6. Space is not very far away.
01:34The Kármán line, which is generally considered the boundary of space,
01:38is just 100 kilometers above Earth's surface.
01:41That's roughly the distance from New York City to Washington, D.C.
01:55Fact number 5. There's a giant hexagon on Saturn.
02:01At Saturn's north pole, there's a massive hexagon-shaped storm system,
02:05each side of which is about 13,800 kilometers long.
02:15Fact number 4. The universe is expanding.
02:18The universe has been expanding since the Big Bang,
02:21and it's doing so at an accelerating rate due to dark energy.
02:24Fact number 3. Astronauts' height changes in space.
02:29Without the force of gravity,
02:30astronauts can grow up to two inches taller during their time in space.
02:35But don't worry, they return to their normal height once back on Earth.
02:40Fact number 2. There's a planet made of diamonds.
02:4455 Cancri e, a planet twice the size of Earth,
02:48is believed to be covered in grass,
02:50And finally, fact number 1. The largest volcano in the solar system is on Mars.
02:56Olympus Mons is about 13.6 miles high,
02:59nearly three times the height of Mount Everest.
03:10That's it for today's top 10. Which fact blew your mind the most?
03:14Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
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03:20and hit the bell icon for more incredible content.
03:24Thanks for watching, and see you next time!