Why don't you feel upside down in the southern hemisphere? Answer: In space, there is no such a thing as right-side up or upside-down. The globe shows a top and bottom, but it doesn't mean that such an orientation really exists in outer space. Gravity pulls everything toward Earth's center, so "down" is always towards the ground, no matter where you are. And "up" is always the sky. - Answer provided by Ask Dr. Universe Email Question    Print Question

Does water in the bathtub really "whirl" in one direction in the Southern hemisphere and the opposite direction in the Northern hemisphere? No, that's just a myth. Why does the inside of my mouth feel colder after I eat minty candies like peppermint Lifesavers? That feeling of coolness isn't just in your mind; in fact, you're going mental over menthol--a powerful essential oil...