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THE MOON’S MYSTERIES

Even today, its mysteries tantalize our minds. For example, the moon
is 400 times smallerthan the sun and 400 times closer to the Earth.
Because of this mysterious coincidence, whenthe moon passes in front
of the sun during an eclipse, the moon completely blocks the
muchbigger sun.

Yet scientists say that if the moon were not as itis, life may not have
evolved past the sea. Themoon affects the tides, and the tides made it
possible for some sea creatures to reach land,where they eventually
evolved into land animals.

Robotic landers sent by billionaires looking to mine the moon for gold
and other resourcesare slated to begin as early as 2020. Perhaps
some of its secrets will be revealed then.

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