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The Great Carrier Reef – The Largest Fabricated Reef Ever!
The Great Carrier Reef was “created” on May 17th, 2006, when the US Navy towed the retired carrier out to sea and sunk it.
Our environment never fails to blow us away; from destructive tornados to ever-so-common grass, everything is always more complex than it seems.
Even if you’re not the outdoorsy type, there’s no denying we need nature to sustain ourselves. But important aspects aside, nature is also just darn cool!
So keep reading as we look at the most interesting aspects of the environment.
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The Great Carrier Reef – The Largest Fabricated Reef Ever!
The Great Carrier Reef was “created” on May 17th, 2006, when the US Navy towed the retired carrier out to sea and sunk it.
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12 Facts About Oak Trees You Wood Not Believe
Did you know that an oak tree produces about 10 million acorns during its lifetime?
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3 Biggest Snow Myths That Will Surprise You
Deep snow can sometimes appear blue in color because the extra layers of snow create a filter for light.
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Tulip Mania – When Flowers Would Buy A House In Holland
Tulip mania took place in 17th Century Holland, starting out roughly in 1624 and hitting its peak between 1636 and 1637.
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Why Are There So Many Midges In Scotland?
In Scotland, a brutally cold winter actually means more midges appear in the spring and summer.
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Green Tea: From Harvest to Cup [Infographic]
Hand-picked tea has a smoother flavor and higher quality than the tea trimmed by machine.
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30 Enchanting Facts About Yosemite National Park
Did you know that Yosemite National Park is home is the Giant Sequoias, which are the biggest living creatures on earth?
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Smoking’s Effect On The Environment [Infographic]
Did you know that cigarettes produce over 7,000 chemicals when lit?
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What Is Cloud Seeding?
Cloud seeding is process of spreading chemicals like dry ice to forcefully make clouds undergo precipitation.
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How The Sun Controls Nature Infographic
Did you know that on a clear cloudless day many birds successfully use the sun to direct them during migration?
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16 Festive Facts About Mistletoe
Mistletoe has no smell, so anything like a candle, advertised as "mistletoe scented" is a lie.
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Interesting Facts on Tornadoes
The majority of America’s twisters touch down in an area known as "Tornado Alley".