Astronomy

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There are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all the beaches on Earth. elaborate share

Scientists/Inventors

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Isaac Newton's work on gravity was partly inspired by an apple falling from a tree, but there's no evidence he was bonked on the head by it. elaborate share

Modeling

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Many models use specific posing techniques to make their bodies appear longer and leaner in photos, even if they aren't actually that tall or slender. elaborate share

Meteorology Study

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Meteorologists use weather balloons carrying radiosondes to measure atmospheric conditions at different altitudes, and these balloons sometimes reach the stratosphere – bursting only when the thin air can no longer support them. elaborate share

Carl Sagan

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Carl Sagan's ashes are entombed in a small, Urn-shaped container which also holds a sample of soil from Mars. elaborate share

Bill Nye

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Bill Nye's full name is William Sanford Nye. elaborate share