Earth age

The Earth is approximately 4.5 billion years old.

Earth and water

The Earth is approximately 70% water. Only 30% is solid ground.

Horse racing distance

In thoroughbred horse racing, races of eight furlongs or more are called routes.

Hottest planet

As the hottest planet in the Solar System, Venus can reach temperatures near 870 degrees Fahrenheit.

Smallest planet

Mercury is the smallest planet in the Solar System.

Largest planet

Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System.

Earth

Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

Sun distance

The Sun is approximately 93 million miles from Earth.