The Hipparcos satellite (used to position stars) is so precise that if placed at the top of the Eiffel Tower, it would be able to distinguish between two sides of a coin standing on the edge of the Empire State Building in New York.
How thick is the atmosphere?
The atmosphere is over 1000 km thick, but it is thinning fast. When you fly at an altitude of about 10 kilometers, you have just over 75% of the atmosphere’s mass below you.
Where does the word ski come from?
The word ‘ski’ comes from either the Old Norse word skið meaning ‘split piece of wood’ or skli meaning ‘to glide’.
How many days of their life do women spend on makeup?
During her entire life, a woman spends 630 days applying make-up and 170 days removing it.
What percentage of people in Denmark have had hives?
More than 15% of the Danish population has had hives at least once.
How many times does Kylie Minoque say Lucky in “I should be so lucky”?
Kylie Minogue says “lucky” 65 times in the song I Should Be So Lucky.
Vacation = stupidity?
German researchers have measured that taking a vacation makes us dumber. And although vacations have a relaxing effect, researchers from Tel Aviv have found that the beneficial effect occurs after three days.
How many people are moving to Copenhagen?
In 2003, 14,752 men and 13,108 women moved to Copenhagen. In 1993, the corresponding figures were 13,895 for men and 11,577 for women. So it’s clear that there is something wrong with the gender distribution in our capital city.
What country do Easter letters come from?
A gækkebrev is a specifically Danish tradition from Easter.
How many steps are in front of the front door of Captain Haddock’s Castle?
The number of steps in front of the front door of Captain Haddock’s castle “Mølleborg” changes from image to image and album to album. The average number is 8.8.
