TIL Helium was detected on the sun before it was detected on Earth. That's why it was named for Helios, the Greek god of the sun. ( blog.sciencemuseum.org.uk ) https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1cngmr3/til_helium_was_detected_on_the_sun_before_it_was/ Author: /u/gullydon Link Shared on Reddit Original Reddit Comments