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What are some of the most interesting facts about the planet?
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1. The Earth is the third planet from the sun and it takes 365 days, 6 hours, 45 minutes and 12 seconds for the Earth to orbit around the sun.
2. There are over 7 billion people on earth today, making up more than half of the world’s population.
3. The average temperature of the Earth’s surface is approximately 14°C (57.2°F).
4. The Earth has an atmosphere which protects us from harmful solar radiation.
5. The oceans contain 97% of the Earth's water, while land masses hold only 2.5%.
6. The Earth's axis is tilted 23.5 degrees relative to its orbital plane.
7. The Earth's core is made up of a solid inner part that is hot enough to melt iron at its center and a liquid outer layer.
8. The gravity of the Earth causes objects to fall towards the ground at a rate of 9.81 m/s^2.