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For me it is the fact that our blood contains iron. I earlier used to believe the word stood for some 'organic element' since I couldn't accept we had metal flowing through our supposed carbon-based bodies, till I realized that is where the taste and smell of blood comes from.

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[โ€“] Moghul@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I might be misremembering but I believe our sun can't go nova, it's too small. It will, however, expand and swallow the Earth towards the end of its life.

[โ€“] ComradePorkRoll@lemmy.ml 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

When exactly would that be? I gotta add it to my calendar.

[โ€“] Moghul@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Don't worry, your calendar doesn't go that far