These 9 facts about space will blow your mind

VIDEO: Space is so unfathomably large and so unbelievably weird, that it can sometimes be difficult to convey basic facts. For example, you can fit all of our solar system's planets in the space between the Earth and our moon. Here are 9 facts that may bewilder and dumbfound your perceptions of space.

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Science Select   September 19, 2016 These 9 facts about space will blow your mind VIDEO: Space is so unfathomably large and so unbelievably weird, that it can sometimes be difficult to convey basic facts. For example, you can fit all of our solar system's planets in the space between the Earth and our moon. Here are 9 facts that may bewilder and dumbfound your perceptions of space. Read» Share this story: The sun will destroy Earth a lot sooner than you might think There are plenty of ways Earth could go. It could smash into another...  Read» Share this story: A 100-year solar storm could fry our power grids — these are the places most at risk The sun is the source of nearly all life on Earth. It will also doom our...  Read» Share this story: This NASA probe will reach record speeds and withstand blistering temperatures as it gets dangerously close to the Sun Blazing hot temperatures. Sizzling space dust and subatomic particles...  Read» Share this story: Babies can see and hear a lot more inside the womb than you might suspect When my wife became pregnant with our first child, we could barely...  Read» How to pick out ripe fruit VIDEO: Rely on smell, texture, and weight to know if you're buying a deliciously ripe produce.    Read» Here's the incredible view an astronaut sees on a space walk VIDEO: A mesmerizing look at Earth from the International Space Station.  Read» Advertisement Here's what would happen if everyone on Earth jumped at the same time If everyone on Earth jumped at the same time, we wouldn't change the Earth's orbit in space, but we could cause a lot of damage on Earth.   Read» Share this story: A physics genius reveals the smartest way to inspire a child's love of math and science Theoretical physicist at Columbia University and one of the world's leading string field theorists, Brian Greene, came by to discuss how to get kids fired up over science.  Read» Share this story: The opioids of the future won't get you high So far, our pharmaceutical solutions to skyrocketing overdose deaths...  Read» Share this story: A searing new report claims opioid drugmakers spent 8 times as much as the NRA on lobbying A searing new report from the Associated Press claims that the makers of...  Read» Share this story: See Also A massive sinkhole dumped 215 million gallons of radioactive water into Florida's water supply A massive sinkhole spanning 45 feet in diameter opened up at a fertilizer facility in Florida, and has already leaked 215 million gallons of radioactive water into the state's aquifer system.   Read»   Jimmy Kimmel made a hilarious jab at the skyrocketing price of EpiPens while handing out PB&Js at the Emmys Jimmy Kimmel managed to bring pharmaceutical drug pricing to the Emmys...   Read»   People are flocking to this part of the US where using your cell phone means breaking the law Cell phones, WiFi routers, and even electric blankets aren't allowed to be used in this part of the US — for a very good reason.   Read»   Diabetics can spend $1,000 a month taking care of themselves — and it's not just because of insulin Diabetes, in particular type 1 diabetes, can be an expensive chronic...   Read»   Share: Share: Share: Share: Share this: Get Business Insider for:    iPhone   |   Android Email sent to:     |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011