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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Scientists say that there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches in the world!

I find it hard to believe. What do you think?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Scientists say that there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches in the world!

I find it hard to believe. What do you think? "

I also think you find it hard to believe.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Look at the distances between stars and there are supposed to be more than grains of sand on earth.

If that's right, there must be no end to the universe. Or a very long way.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

the universe is pretty big and expanding too.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Do scientists count grains of sand on a daily basis?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Do scientists count grains of sand on a daily basis? "

Now then who knows

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By *ykmwyldTV/TS
over a year ago

Belpre

Based on just the known universe that we can observe with the technology we have at this point. It could actually be many times the grains of sand of all the beaches on earth.

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ


"Do scientists count grains of sand on a daily basis?

Now then who knows "

And more to the point, when does a piece of rock actually become sand?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Look at the distances between stars and there are supposed to be more than grains of sand on earth.

If that's right, there must be no end to the universe. Or a very long way. "

Their is no end to the universe tho. I mean I'm no Brian Cox but I'm pretty sure its infinite

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"Look at the distances between stars and there are supposed to be more than grains of sand on earth.

If that's right, there must be no end to the universe. Or a very long way.

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Their is no end to the universe tho. I mean I'm no Brian Cox but I'm pretty sure its infinite "

The common theory that the universe was created by "The Big Bang" would indicate that there is an end to the universe, and although the universe is still expanding, it isn't growing in mass... just moving away from the epicentre of the explosion.

Cal

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
over a year ago

Coventry

That's probably a correct guesstimate but have they actually counted either?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stars seem few until you get in a pitch dark field with a telescope and more and more keep appearing. Plus we only see as far as the eye or telescope can see

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The universe is growing as it expands, new suns are born all the time but likewise suns die. A good percentage of the suns we see with the naked eye every night are not there anymore.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Scientists say that there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches in the world!

I find it hard to believe. What do you think? "
i believe them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Look at the distances between stars and there are supposed to be more than grains of sand on earth.

If that's right, there must be no end to the universe. Or a very long way.

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Their is no end to the universe tho. I mean I'm no Brian Cox but I'm pretty sure its infinite

The common theory that the universe was created by "The Big Bang" would indicate that there is an end to the universe, and although the universe is still expanding, it isn't growing in mass... just moving away from the epicentre of the explosion.

Cal"

whats the universe expanding into ?

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"Look at the distances between stars and there are supposed to be more than grains of sand on earth.

If that's right, there must be no end to the universe. Or a very long way.

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Their is no end to the universe tho. I mean I'm no Brian Cox but I'm pretty sure its infinite

The common theory that the universe was created by "The Big Bang" would indicate that there is an end to the universe, and although the universe is still expanding, it isn't growing in mass... just moving away from the epicentre of the explosion.

Cal

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whats the universe expanding into ?"

I can't see from here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's fascinating looking up at clear night sky. You can only see what's in front of you, not how far it stretches. It's very likely to be true.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Look at the distances between stars and there are supposed to be more than grains of sand on earth.

If that's right, there must be no end to the universe. Or a very long way.

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Their is no end to the universe tho. I mean I'm no Brian Cox but I'm pretty sure its infinite

The common theory that the universe was created by "The Big Bang" would indicate that there is an end to the universe, and although the universe is still expanding, it isn't growing in mass... just moving away from the epicentre of the explosion.

Cal

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whats the universe expanding into ?

I can't see from here "

ive got some step ladders you can borrow.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Approx ten times more stars in the observable universe than grains of sand on earth.

Approx 1 billion Trillion stars.

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

I believe them. They know their onions. They also have super duper binoculars to see them all.

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By *rAitchMan
over a year ago

Diagonally Parked in a Parallel Universe


"Scientists say that there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches in the world!

I find it hard to believe. What do you think? "

This will really blow your mind - there are more atoms in 1 grain of sand than there are stars in the universe!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Scientists say that there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches in the world!

I find it hard to believe. What do you think? "
who's counted them?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do scientists count grains of sand on a daily basis?

Now then who knows

And more to the point, when does a piece of rock actually become sand? "

When it’s had enough.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Scientists say that there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches in the world!

I find it hard to believe. What do you think?

This will really blow your mind - there are more atoms in 1 grain of sand than there are stars in the universe!"

thats been shown not to be correct..would be around 3 grammes of sand..but still its WoW

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Earth rotation is slowing ...

a day was shorter in the past

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Look at the distances between stars and there are supposed to be more than grains of sand on earth.

If that's right, there must be no end to the universe. Or a very long way. "
the mind cannot comprehend the size of the universe thats why you get comparisons yes i believe it

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

The number of grains of sand on Earth, the number of stars in the sky and the size of the universe is so staggeringly large it's pretty difficult to get your head around any of them. It's not surprising that trying to compare two of them in your head is difficult. I'm prepared to take the word of astrophysicists on this. Luke

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The number of grains of sand on Earth, the number of stars in the sky and the size of the universe is so staggeringly large it's pretty difficult to get your head around any of them. It's not surprising that trying to compare two of them in your head is difficult. I'm prepared to take the word of astrophysicists on this. Luke "

if you get a minute, ring 'Go compare' and ask them the universe star number and grains of sand number..might stop him singing and crashing into logs..ta very muchly..live long and prosper

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Mind blown

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By *irthandgirthMan
over a year ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster


"The universe is growing as it expands, new suns are born all the time but likewise suns die. A good percentage of the suns we see with the naked eye every night are not there anymore. "

As the saying goes,

When you wish upon a star, the light from it reaching your eyes is millions of years old. That star is probably dead now. Just like your dreams

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The universe is growing as it expands, new suns are born all the time but likewise suns die. A good percentage of the suns we see with the naked eye every night are not there anymore.

As the saying goes,

When you wish upon a star, the light from it reaching your eyes is millions of years old. That star is probably dead now. Just like your dreams "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Look at the distances between stars and there are supposed to be more than grains of sand on earth.

If that's right, there must be no end to the universe. Or a very long way. the mind cannot comprehend the size of the universe thats why you get comparisons yes i believe it"
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my mind cannot comprehend the size of my gas bill

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By *ittleAcornMan
over a year ago

visiting the beach


"Scientists say that there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches in the world!

I find it hard to believe. What do you think?

"

Do you find it hard to believe, i.e. that the scientists are lying?

Or do you find it hard to comprehend?

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By *assage Walsall GentMan
over a year ago

Walsall

I agree with the scientists and their theory of more stars than grains off sand.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's just a conspiracy. We're on the truman show and the stars are painted on the ceiling......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Scientists say that there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches in the world!

I find it hard to believe. What do you think? "

That is an easy statement, universe is infinite so an infinite number of stars. gains of sand on all the beaches is finite - infinite is greater than finite so by default has to be

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

What if the earth is just a grain of sand on a beach in a gigantic universe?

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

Our solar system is just one of absolutely billions of those that we've mapped, never mind the ones we haven't yet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do scientists count grains of sand on a daily basis? "

Was going to ask that question

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Look at the distances between stars and there are supposed to be more than grains of sand on earth.

If that's right, there must be no end to the universe. Or a very long way. the mind cannot comprehend the size of the universe thats why you get comparisons yes i believe it.

my mind cannot comprehend the size of my gas bill "

I'm glad it's not just me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Do scientists count grains of sand on a daily basis?

Was going to ask that question "

Just theoretical maths.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Scientists say that there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches in the world!

I find it hard to believe. What do you think?

Do you find it hard to believe, i.e. that the scientists are lying?

Or do you find it hard to comprehend? "

Comprehend and scientists could of got it wrong.

Just try and count all the grains of sand in a bucket, nevermind on all the beaches on earth.

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38


"Look at the distances between stars and there are supposed to be more than grains of sand on earth.

If that's right, there must be no end to the universe. Or a very long way. the mind cannot comprehend the size of the universe thats why you get comparisons yes i believe it.

my mind cannot comprehend the size of my gas bill "

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By *ork fellaMan
over a year ago

Macroom

Bit of a guess job by them I'd say

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The universe is infinite but beaches are not so I do

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Scientists say that there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches in the world!

I find it hard to believe. What do you think?

Do you find it hard to believe, i.e. that the scientists are lying?

Or do you find it hard to comprehend?

Comprehend and scientists could of got it wrong.

Just try and count all the grains of sand in a bucket, nevermind on all the beaches on earth. "

They can measure (estimate) beaches by volume and density as the can do with stars. But it is just theoretical any way can't actually measure anything without end universe/cosmos is without end

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Off course there are its never ending

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By *Marvel-Man
over a year ago

In The Gym

People just can't comprehend the vast size of the universe. Yes there will be more stars than grains of sand on earth. What you can see in the sky at night is such a small percentage of what's out there.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

I also heard that there are planets around the stars.

That is a lot! Of planets

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I also heard that there are planets around the stars.

That is a lot! Of planets "
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There's Uranus round John Travolta for one!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Most galaxies are moving away from us.. however ..Andromeda is moving towards us at 250000 miles per hour..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"the universe is pretty big and expanding too."

Expanding into what though?

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

I thought this was a Shag thread. I was wrong.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I thought this was a Shag thread. I was wrong."

The universe is infinite, so has infinite possibilities, so in theory getting is actually a possibility, but it is FAB

Shag thread added

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

After wearing night vision goggles I can believe it

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By *ackdd72Man
over a year ago

the valleys

Monty python's "Galaxy song" will provide you with some answers

As for how they calculate the number of grains I'm picturing some poor grad student counting individual grains from a bucket and then weighing them saying 50000 in a kilo then spilling some and having to start again

Are they also including the sand under the sea or is it beach exclusive

Also if you are in possession of or know someone with night vision goggles take a look at the sky on a clear night away from light pollution it's amazing

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By *Marvel-Man
over a year ago

In The Gym


"Most galaxies are moving away from us.. however ..Andromeda is moving towards us at 250000 miles per hour.."

Yet will only collide in about 4.5billion years. Just shows how far away it is.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Monty python's "Galaxy song" will provide you with some answers

As for how they calculate the number of grains I'm picturing some poor grad student counting individual grains from a bucket and then weighing them saying 50000 in a kilo then spilling some and having to start again

Are they also including the sand under the sea or is it beach exclusive

Also if you are in possession of or know someone with night vision goggles take a look at the sky on a clear night away from light pollution it's amazing "

thats going on my to do list..sounds amazing .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Monty python's "Galaxy song" will provide you with some answers

As for how they calculate the number of grains I'm picturing some poor grad student counting individual grains from a bucket and then weighing them saying 50000 in a kilo then spilling some and having to start again

Are they also including the sand under the sea or is it beach exclusive

Also if you are in possession of or know someone with night vision goggles take a look at the sky on a clear night away from light pollution it's amazing

thats going on my to do list..sounds amazing ."
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I've just looked at some night vision goggle websites for astronomy ..they say you ain't seen nothing till you've seen the stars through them.. you can see 10 times more stars.. can't wait

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Monty python's "Galaxy song" will provide you with some answers

As for how they calculate the number of grains I'm picturing some poor grad student counting individual grains from a bucket and then weighing them saying 50000 in a kilo then spilling some and having to start again

Are they also including the sand under the sea or is it beach exclusive

Also if you are in possession of or know someone with night vision goggles take a look at the sky on a clear night away from light pollution it's amazing

thats going on my to do list..sounds amazing ..

I've just looked at some night vision goggle websites for astronomy ..they say you ain't seen nothing till you've seen the stars through them.. you can see 10 times more stars.. can't wait"

You've seen one star you've seen them all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Your Incredulity doesn't mean something isn't fact, its pretty much proven.

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By *iss behaving2019Woman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

I don't think that it is hard to believe, it's more like hard to imagine!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

An interesting picture is the picture of Earth taken from Voyager

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

Is the universe merely a speck of sand on a beach somewhere?

There's a question!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't believe it, scientists can't tell u what's in the deepest oceans but tell u all about the universe? Nah

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I'm not going to do my own calculations, so I'm really happy that they have done so and to accept the conclusion.

There probably aren't that many grains of sand, just in this world generally, to think of comparing them to objects over trillions of miles.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its much harder to explore the sea floor than it is space.

The weight of the water in the deep ocean makes it extremely difficult to be down there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a scientific theory, based upon some credible assumptions which apparently is then determined as fact, which sits well in a post-truth age. We believe what we want irrespective.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"An interesting picture is the picture of Earth taken from Voyager"

Yes indeed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Its much harder to explore the sea floor than it is space.

The weight of the water in the deep ocean makes it extremely difficult to be down there."
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did not a chap go to the deepest part of the ocean recently and videod a crisp packet there. thank you very much Gary Lineker

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you put two pieces of the same type of metal together in the vacuum of space,they will join together..fused together forever.

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

I believe everything I'm told

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By *ed-monkeyCouple
over a year ago

Hailsham


"I believe everything I'm told "

I have a big knob

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Its much harder to explore the sea floor than it is space.

The weight of the water in the deep ocean makes it extremely difficult to be down there..

did not a chap go to the deepest part of the ocean recently and videod a crisp packet there. thank you very much Gary Lineker"

t'was a plastic bag!

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38


"I believe everything I'm told

I have a big knob "

you said it, it must be true

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The bootprints on the moon should still be there in a million years

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By *musedforlifeMan
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"Most galaxies are moving away from us.. however ..Andromeda is moving towards us at 250000 miles per hour..

Yet will only collide in about 4.5billion years. Just shows how far away it is. "

Ffs sake, Brexit will finally be sorted and boooooom........

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Most galaxies are moving away from us.. however ..Andromeda is moving towards us at 250000 miles per hour..

Yet will only collide in about 4.5billion years. Just shows how far away it is.

Ffs sake, Brexit will finally be sorted and boooooom........"

Fml

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By *oxymTV/TS
over a year ago

cramlington

The universe is infinite so it’s likely it’s true

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There are a lot of assumptions, some may be right some wrong, but nevertheless assumptions. Often these are used to build a foundation of theories which as they grow momentum they are assumed as fact. It's the way a lot if science is worked out. Sometimes an assumption is never proven to be fact but is latter assumed so.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!


"Scientists say that there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches in the world!

I find it hard to believe. What do you think? "

Perfectly reasonable.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If we assume the theory that the universe is an infinite expanse then yes, there could well be more planets than grains of sand. The bigger question here is: how would you prove either way?

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By *ensualtouch15Man
over a year ago

ashby de la zouch


"Scientists say that there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches in the world!

I find it hard to believe. What do you think? "

I find it easy to understand

The room for Grains of sand is finite

Space containing stars is logically infinite

The maths is simple

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ


"Do scientists count grains of sand on a daily basis?

Now then who knows

And more to the point, when does a piece of rock actually become sand?

When it’s had enough. "

How many spermatozoa are there in a mouthfull?

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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I’ve heard this but I can’t think about it because it makes my head hurt. Too big, too much

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