Astronomy
Stars vs. Sand Grains: The Scale of the Universe
Quick fact
The estimated number of stars in the observable universe (about 10^24) is comparable to—or even greater than—the estimated number of sand grains on all the world's beaches (about 10^20 to 10^24).
Why this is interesting
Have you ever tried to count the grains of sand on a beach? Now imagine every beach on Earth—then imagine that each grain of sand could be a star. How do these numbers compare?