12 Eye-Opening Facts That Will Redefine Your Understanding of the Cosmos (5 of 7)

Our days are getting longer

Our days aren’t set in stone! Over millions of years, Earth’s dance with the Moon is causing a subtle change. Due to tidal friction, our days are slowly stretching, meaning a dinosaur’s day might have been half an hour shorter than ours! This gradual alteration reflects the dynamic nature of our planet’s relationship with its celestial companion.

Milky Way smells of sweet rum, raspberries and liquor

Our galaxy might be vast, but it isn’t without its unique scent! Scientists believe clouds of interstellar gas, containing ethyl formate, fill the Milky Way. This chemical is what gives raspberries and rum their characteristic aromas. So, if you could bottle the essence of our galaxy, it might surprisingly smell like your typical Saturday night!