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The moon is responsible for creating tides. Oceans gravitate towards the near side of the moon and distance themselves from the far sides.
 
13) The Moon is Always There For Us

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It seems like wherever we go, the moon is right there beside us to keep company. The moon is constantly spinning on its axis to rotate around the Earth. This force is known as synchronous rotation, and rotates at a speed of ten miles per hour.

14) The Moon Makes Scorpions Glow in the Dark

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Scorpions light up at night when the powerful UV rays of the moonlight interact with certain proteins. Scorpions are able to detect prey better, depending on the brightness of the moon.
 
15) There Is A Name for Each Month

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Full moon's are given their own distinctive set of names. Each name represents a different month, which reflects upon the names as well.

16) A Tomb On the Moon



There are many interesting burial sites, but none as unique as the moon. One famous geologist and astronomer named Eugene Shoemaker, had his wish to be buried on the moon. NASA honored Shoemaker's bizarre request when he passed away in 1998. His ashes still remain scattered on the moon to this day.