Environment & Climate Facts

The zombies in "The Last of Us" were inspired by the ophiocordyceps fungus, which turns ants into "zombies" to spread its spores.

Did you know that the 1883 eruption of the volcano Krakatoa produced the loudest sound ever recorded in history?

Did you know that only 9% of all plastic ever produced has been recycled?

Did you know that paper shopping receipts often contain toxic chemicals that prevent them from being recycled?

Did you know that bamboo produces 35% more oxygen than trees, making it crucial in the battle against climate change?

Winter is the cheapest season to buy a house, often presenting lower prices and less competition for buyers.

Saturn's rings are mostly ice, with particles varying in size from as tiny as a grain of dust to as large as a house.

All parts of the narcissus flower are toxic to humans and animals, as they contain a compound called lycorine.

For over 2000 years, peonies have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat conditions like blood disorders or parasites.

Marigolds are an integral part of Mexico’s Day of the Dead festival as they're believed to guide spirits with their bright colors.

Oak trees can produce red leaves during the fall due to chemical changes from natural sugars getting trapped in their leaves.

Did you know that squirrels bury up to 3,000 nuts in the fall, using clever strategies to ensure they can find them during winter?