We now have 50,000 members on Steem! The community has been growing rapidly over the past few weeks, and we are moments away from having over 50,000 members.  So to celebrate I put together some fun facts about Steemers and the milestone we've accomplished.

Check out that growth!

And since I'm probably not the only genius who had the idea of making a post to celebrate 50,000 members here on Steem, here are some non-Steem related fun facts :)

•  To count from 1 to 50,000 would take you about thirteen hours
   
•  Japan has more than 50,000 people who are over 100 years old
  
•   Your nose can remember up to 50,000 scents
  
•   About 50,000 orcas exist in all the worlds oceans (and a handful more with huge SP here on Steem)
  
•   The average lead pencil can write approximately 50,000 words
  
•   The earth experiences 50,000 earthquakes per year
  
•   During the time it takes you to read this sentence, 50,000 12-ounce aluminum cans are made   
  
•   At the current rate of erosion, scientists believe that the Niagara Falls will be gone in around 50,000 years  
  
•   The average brain is believed to generate around 50,000 thoughts per day

Thank you to @ned @dan and everyone else who has made 50,000 a reality!