Environment & Climate
15 Facts About Hurricanes That Will Blow You Away
Did you know that the 2017 hurricane season caused $294.92 billion in damages, and was the most expensive in US history?
Weather may be the most overused conversation starter. But if you know the more interesting facts about weather, you can vamp up the small talk and blow their minds instead!
Learn about crazy things like ball lightning, and keep the information in your back pocket for a rainy day!
Environment & Climate
15 Facts About Hurricanes That Will Blow You Away
Did you know that the 2017 hurricane season caused $294.92 billion in damages, and was the most expensive in US history?
Environment & Climate
30 Chilling Facts About Snow
The largest snowflakes ever recorded fell in Montana in 1887, measuring fifteen inches (38 cm) wide and eight inches (20 cm) deep.
Animals & Wildlife
The Mass Polar Bear Invasion Of Russia
In 2019 the settlement of Belushya Guba in Northern Russia was invaded by 52 polar bears.
Chemistry & Physics
What Causes Thunder And Lightning?
Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela is in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the highest concentration of lightning.
Random Facts
10 Weirdest Things That Fell From The Sky
In Kentucky, 1876, a field was showered by a steady rain of mystery meat. This became known as The Kentucky Meat Shower.
Land & Water
What Causes An Earthquake?
The most destructive earthquake in history was on January 23, 1556, in Shaanxi, China. This earthquake killed 830,000 people.
Environment & Climate
15 Dangerous Myths About Climate Change
The worst myth about climate change is that we can't do anything about it anyway. It's real, it's here, and it means business.
Chemistry & Physics
Can You Reach The End Of A Rainbow?
Did you know that a rainbow will always be the same distance away from you, no matter where you are?
Environment & Climate
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.
Environment & Climate
What Is Cloud Seeding?
Cloud seeding is process of spreading chemicals like dry ice to forcefully make clouds undergo precipitation.
Environment & Climate
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?
Space & Astronomy
40 Fiery Facts About The Sun
The Sun is surrounded by a plasma aura called a "corona", which is Latin for "crown".