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How many planets are there in the universe?
Space science

How many planets are there in the universe?

Astronomers estimate there are about 100,000 trillion billion planets in the universe based on the assumption that every star has a planet orbiting it.

September 15, 2025
How many oceans are there on earth?
Oceanography

How many oceans are there on earth?

Does the Earth have 1, 4 or 5 oceans? This seems like a simple question, but the answer is still not agreed upon by scientists.

May 10, 2025