From: How Big Is Big? Exploring Size from Atoms to Galaxies
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Why might understanding scale help in everyday decisions?

Knowing if something is really big or just seems big can help you make better choices, like how much space you need or how long a trip might take.

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Before buying something large, compare its size to familiar objects to avoid surprises.

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Atoms are incredibly small, about one ten-billionth of a meter across.
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The observable universe is about 93 billion light-years wide.
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The Earth is about 12,742 kilometers (7,918 miles) wide.
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