How to Temporarily Grow Taller

Did you know that astronauts actually grow taller in space? On Earth, the immense gravity of our planet constantly pulls us downwards. This compresses the 'intervertebral discs,' the soft cartilage tissues located between our vertebrae, flattening them. However, the situation changes completely in space where gravity is almost non-existent. As the pressure on the spine disappears, the discs expand, and as a result, astronauts can grow about 2-5 cm taller. Unfortunately, this 'space growth' isn't permanent. When astronauts return to Earth, the planet's gravity once again presses down on their spines, and they soon return to their original height.