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le: "Fascinating Facts You Never Knew" When it comes to learning, a little trivia can go a long way. Here are some fascinating facts you probably never knew – until now: The tallest mountain in our solar system isn't on Earth – it's on Mars. Called Olympus Mons, this volcano towers over three times the height of Mount Everest, making it the largest mountain in the solar system. But did you know that astronauts in space grow taller? Without the force of gravity compressing their spinal disks, astronauts can grow up to 2 inches taller during their time in space! Speaking of space, did you know that there is a point in space called the "Great Attractor" that is drawing hundreds of thousands of galaxies towards it? It's estimated to be more than 200 million light years away, but scientists have yet to determine exactly what it is. Meanwhile, back on Earth, the largest ever recorded snowflake was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. It fell during a storm in Montana in 188
7. If you prefer warmer weather, consider that the Earth is actually farther from the Sun during the summer months in the Northern Hemisphere. It's the tilt of the Earth's axis that accounts for our seasonal changes, not our distance from the Sun. And speaking of the Sun, did you know that it takes the Sun about 225-250 million years to complete one orbit around the Milky Way galaxy? So the last time the Sun was in its current position, dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Closer to home, you might be surprised to learn that a newborn baby can breathe and swallow at the same time for several months after birth. This is due to a flap of tissue called the epiglottis that helps prevent milk or formula from entering the lungs. Finally, if you're a fan of The Beatles, you might be interested to know that John Lennon's first girlfriend was named Thelma Pickles. They met when Lennon was just 16 years old and she was 1
3. These are just a few examples of the incredible, surprising, and often mind-boggling facts that exist in the world around us. So the next time you have a few spare moments, take the time to learn something new – you never know when it might come in handy!