Fascinating and unknown facts about space
Space is completely silent: Unlike the movies, space is actually devoid of any sound waves, so you wouldn't be able to hear anything even if you were out there. The sun is actually white: We see the sun as yellow or orange, but it's actually white. The Earth's atmosphere makes it appear differently. There's a planet made of diamonds: Scientists have discovered a planet in our galaxy called 55 Cancri e that is believed to be made largely of diamonds. Space smells like burnt metal: Astronauts who have been on spacewalks have reported that space has a distinct smell, which has been described as similar to the scent of burnt metal or welding fumes. The hottest planet in our solar system is not the closest to the sun: While it's commonly believed that the planet closest to the sun, Mercury, is the hottest planet in our solar system, it's actually Venus. The thick atmosphere traps heat, making it hotter than Mercury. There may be an infinite number of univ...