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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!

The 2019 Russian polar bear invasion

The Mass Polar Bear Invasion Of Russia

Becca Marsh
May 14, 2021

In 2019 the settlement of Belushya Guba in Northern Russia was invaded by 52 polar bears.

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What causes thunder and lightning?

What Causes Thunder And Lightning?

Becca Marsh
Jan 25, 2023

Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela is in the Guinness Book of World Records for having the highest concentration of lightning.

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Weird things falling from the sky

10 Weirdest Things That Fell From The Sky

Jack De Graaf
Nov 18, 2021

In Kentucky, 1876, a field was showered by a steady rain of mystery meat. This became known as The Kentucky Meat Shower.

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What causes earthquakes?

What Causes An Earthquake?

Becca Marsh
Apr 30, 2021

The most destructive earthquake in history was on January 23, 1556, in Shaanxi, China. This earthquake killed 830,000 people.

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15 Dangerous Myths About Climate Change

15 Dangerous Myths About Climate Change

Shash Wighton
Apr 8, 2022

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.

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The End of the Rainbow

Can You Reach The End Of A Rainbow?

Jack De Graaf
Apr 10, 2022

Did you know that a rainbow will always be the same distance away from you, no matter where you are?

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Myths About Snow

3 Biggest Snow Myths That Will Surprise You

Jack De Graaf
Jan 14, 2023

Deep snow can sometimes appear blue in color because the extra layers of snow create a filter for light.

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What is Cloud Seeding?

What Is Cloud Seeding?

Dan Lewis
Apr 30, 2021

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

How The Sun Controls Nature Infographic

Luke Ward
Mar 17, 2021

Did you know that on a clear cloudless day many birds successfully use the sun to direct them during migration?

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Sunrise over Central Park

40 Fiery Facts About The Sun

Jack De Graaf
Mar 17, 2021

The Sun is surrounded by a plasma aura called a "corona", which is Latin for "crown".

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Saturn Hurricane Photo

Facts About The Saturn Hurricane

Jack De Graaf
Mar 17, 2021

The hurricane-like storm on Saturn is one of NASA's most compelling discoveries about a planet within our solar system to-date.

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Tornado Facts

Interesting Facts on Tornadoes

Jack De Graaf
Jan 5, 2023

The majority of America’s twisters touch down in an area known as "Tornado Alley".

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