Japanese Astronaut Grew 3.5 Inches Since Getting To Space Station!?!?!? No, No He Didn’t

A Japanese astronaut said he grew over 3 inches since arriving at the International Space Station because “Without gravitational force compressing the spine, fluid between the discs fluctuates as they temporarily expand, like a coiled spring unspooled from the top.” Later, he apologized for spreading news that was not only fake, but also stupid.

Sorry buddy, you’re not going to be able to put more height on that Tinder profile after all.

Read more at washingtonpost.com and reuters.

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年の始まりにあたり、いつもはたたまれている「のれん」を出してます。
日本の「きぼう」は、365日年中無休で開業中。もうすぐ10周年です！
宇宙実験のご用は、いつでも承っていますので、ぜひご利用ください。 pic.twitter.com/Fvb2G0LKLB

— 金井 宣茂 (@Astro_Kanai) January 5, 2018

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