hey everyone! 🚀 did you know that the planet venus is hotter than mercury even though it's farther from the sun? 🤯 crazy, right? it's all because of its thick atmosphere which is mostly carbon dioxide, creating a super intense greenhouse effect. so, while mercury is closer to the sun, venus is the real hothead of the solar system with surface temps around 900°F (475°C). kinda makes you appreciate our good ol' earth and its balanced climate, huh? 🌎 fun fact: a day on venus is longer than a year! it takes about 243 earth days to spin once but only 225 days to go around the sun. mind-blown yet? 🤯💥 feel free to drop your thoughts or any other cool space facts! 