Every 230 million years, the Earth completes its longest journey
Advertisement
Sure, the Earth goes around the sun every year, and it's a wonderful thing. But we're making another, much more impressive journey, all the time.
Advertisement
Every 230 million years or so, Earth and the rest of our solar system complete one long trek around the Milky Way, our home galaxy.
If that sounds like an incomprehensibly large number, here's some context: We've only made the full journey about 20 times. Ever.
So if you find yourself feeling stuck in the mud on a project, try taking a moment to remember that every second of every day, our solar system hurtles through 130 miles of space.
Check "make an epic journey" off today's to do list.
Advertisement
Advertisement
- Sebi comes out with stringent rules to tackle misconduct, corrupt practices by employees
- Bharat Forge Q4 profit rises 77% at ₹227.12 crore
- 16% YoY surge in rents across 13 major Indian cities, Greater Noida, Gurugram lead: Magicbricks Report
- India's steel demand boom to continue, set to grow at 10% over next few years: Steel Secretary
- 10 superfoods for balancing blood sugar levels