Some People Think the Moon is Made of Cheese, so Here Are 50 Actual Facts about the Moon

We sincerely hope that none of you is surprised to find out it's not really made of cheese.
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Buzz Aldrin can probably get away with punching people in the face for saying dumb things about the Moon, and he has, but you might consider correcting people’s misconceptions with a few of these 50 facts about the Moon, instead. Unless, of course, you happen to be a world famous moon-walking astronaut. Then punch away.

For the rest of you, here’s a handy infographic so that you can battle ignorance with your words instead of your fists:

50 Facts About The Moon

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