I like learning about space and stuff.  Stars are really cool. I would like to ride in a rocket. I like learning about science.

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Sometimes, the truth is weirder than fiction. Here are ten odd facts you might not know!

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#1: Jaguars used to live in North America, but were hunted to extinction. (in North America)

#2: Certain gestures can mean very different things where you go!

#3: While Pluto was considered a planet, it never made a full rotation around the sun!

#4: A potato can find light in a dark area and grow towards it!

#5: The acid in your stomach can dissolve a rock.

#6: Honey does not go bad for 10,000 years, although it does get hard.

#7: A cat is more likely to survive a 30 story fall rather than a 7 story fall because they have more time to orient themselves into a safe position.

#8: Space is completely silent! The sound waves don’t have anything to pass though, so no sound is made.

#9: Oysters that are ugly and covered in algae are more likely to hold a pearl!

#10: Diamonds are pushed upwards towards the surface by volcanic eruptions, even though not every volcano is formed the same way.

What other weird facts do you know about? Did you know any of these facts before reading this? Let me know in the comments!