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How the Moon Transformed Earth & Fun and Easy Housecleaning Hacks - SYSK Choice

Jan 3, 2026
Rebecca Boyle, a space and natural history columnist, dives into the Moon's fascinating history. She explains its giant-impact origin, how it influences Earth’s tides and biodiversity, and why its presence makes Earth habitable. Conversely, Patric Richardson, known as The Laundry Guy, shares unconventional cleaning techniques, like using cheap vodka as an all-purpose cleaner. He offers practical cleaning tips that make tidying up less daunting and surprisingly enjoyable, proving that cleaning can be both efficient and fun!
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Most People Have Unequal Feet

  • About 60% of people have different sized feet, and the left foot is larger about 80% of the time.
  • The typical difference is half a shoe size and inserts can usually fix fit and comfort issues.
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Moon Birth From A Giant Impact

  • The leading theory: a Mars-sized body (Theia) collided with early Earth and both bodies reformed into Earth and the Moon.
  • The Moon and Earth formed from the same debris, making them geologically similar.
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Moon Is Gradually Flying Away

  • The Moon is slowly receding from Earth at about the rate fingernails grow, lengthening Earth's day.
  • That recession will eventually stop total solar eclipses and continues to exchange angular momentum with Earth.
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