Bamboo can grow up to 35 inches in a single day, making it the fastest growing plant in the world.

The penguin’s dense feathers create a waterproof barrier.

Lightning can strike the same location multiple times.

Some butterflies have wings that reflect ultraviolet light.

A gecko can climb vertical surfaces using microscopic hairs on its feet.

Hydrothermal vents can reach temperatures hotter than boiling water at the surface.

Some plants can survive long periods of drought.

Sharks have been on Earth longer than trees — sharks evolved around 450 million years ago, trees around 350 million.

Supercell storms are responsible for many tornadoes.