How Does The $28.8 Trillion National Debt Stack Up Compared To Our Solar System?

The U.S. national debt hasn’t soared “to infinity and beyond” just yet… but at $28.8 trillion, it’s getting there. For context, a stack of that many one-dollar bills would tower above the sun and every planet in our solar system! Check it out here:

When you're reading the news, you probably see dollar amounts in the millionsbillions, and even trillions being discussed all the time. But these numbers are so big that it all starts to sound like "Monopoly money" without context. Luckily, Free the Facts has you covered. Follow us on Instagram for more infographics and videos!

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