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The sun is hot because it’s constantly being stared at. Pressure makes diamonds — and stars get spicy.

✗ FAKE
The Sun is hot because of nuclear fusion in its core, and gravity compresses its mass to create very high temperatures and pressures. Being stared at has no effect, and diamonds form differently.

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