Our Solar System: 5 Weird Things About It

The Oort cloud, a spherical shell of icy objects that surrounds the solar system, is home to 1 trillion comets.

Welcome! Here's 5 Weird Things About Our Solar System

Picture this: you're floating through space, high as a kite, surrounded by a trillion comets. That's what it's like in the Oort cloud, a spherical shell of icy objects that surrounds the solar system. It's like being in a giant bong, but instead of a lot of weed smoke molecules, it's a bunch of icy comets. Fun stuff to think about when you are stoned out of your mind. Not only is the Oort cloud home to 1 trillion comets, but it's also home to some of the solar system's most famous residents: Halley's comet, Shoemaker-Levy 9, and Comet ISON. So if you're ever feeling lonely, just remember that there's a whole lot of cometary company out there in the Oort cloud.