5
If you are melting glass in space, the lack of gravity would increase viscosity which would allow you to create glass out of chemicals other than silica
Source: nasa.gov, Image: wikipedia
4
Without gravity, the flame of a candle is round and blue
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia
3
The area surrounding Hudson Bay has lower gravity than elsewhere on Earth. This is because during the last ice age the ice sheets pressed the Earth down, displacing a significant amount of mass. Because the Earth has less mass there, gravity is decreased.
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia
2
Astronauts don't consume sodas or carbonated drinks because the lack of gravity prevents the separation of liquid and gas in the stomach. This causes a type of vomiting known as wet burping.
Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia
1
Neutron stars can bend light so much that from some vantage points you can see their entire surface (even though they are spherical!)
Source: nasa, Image: wikipedia
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