Garlic contains a chemical called allin, which is converted into another compound, allicin, when you chew a fresh garlic clove. Allicin is an oily chemical that decomposes very rapidly once it is formed, producing an acidic compound that reacts quickly with free radicals, destroying them.
Mercury is the smallest terrestrial planet in the solar system, about a third of the size of Earth. It has a thin atmosphere, which causes it to swing between burning and freezing temperatures. Mercury is also a dense planet, composed mostly of iron and nickel with an iron core.
Mercury is the first planet from the sun. Earth is the third. The distance between Mercury and Earth is approximately 48 million miles. However, this can change depending on where the planets are in their individual orbits. The maximum distance apart is 137 million miles. They are in a constant flux and the maximum distance is when both are on opposite sides of the sun. Learning About Mercuryâs Orbit