17. A day on Venus is longer than a year

17. A day on Venus is longer than a year

Ever had one of those days that feels like it took a year to pass? If we ever find life on Venus, don't mention it to one of the residents. They're unlikely to have a great deal of sympathy.

Despite being almost the same size as Earth, its closer orbit around the Sun, along with its curious rotation (it spins in the opposite direction to the Sun and most known planets) and the fact that it doesn't tilt on its axis, means the way that its days and nights work are completely different. For Venus to complete one rotation takes 243 days. By that time, it will have completed a full trip around the Sun, which takes it only 225 days. A whole year will have passed before the day is out.

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Did You Know...

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Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.

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So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.

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Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.

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