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10 Surprising Science Facts You Might Not Know

Science helps us understand the world better, but there are still many surprising facts that most people don’t know. Here are ten fascinating science facts that will make you say, “Wow!” — and help you improve your English at the same time.

1. You breathe in bacteria every second

Every time you take a breath, you inhale around 50 potentially harmful bacteria every second. Luckily, your immune system works hard to destroy them before they can make you sick. Your body is amazing at protecting itself!

2. The Moon isn’t perfectly round

Even though the Moon looks round from Earth, it’s actually shaped more like a lemon. Its poles are slightly flat, and it has bulges around the middle. Scientists believe this shape formed during its early interaction with Earth.

3. The Milky Way smells like fruit and alcohol

In 2009, scientists found a chemical called ethyl formate in the center of our galaxy. This chemical gives raspberries their taste and smells like rum. So yes — space might smell sweet and boozy!

4. A horse is stronger than you think

You may have heard of “horsepower,” but did you know a horse can produce up to 24 horsepower? That’s much more than the one horsepower people usually think of. The term was created by engineer James Watt to measure engine power.

5. The universe’s color is ‘Cosmic Latte’

When scientists averaged the light from all galaxies, they found the universe’s color is a soft beige — like milky coffee. They named it “Cosmic Latte.” From Earth, though, space still looks mostly black.

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