The world's oldest known seed to germinate was a 2,000-year-old date palm seed found at Masada in Israel.

Blizzards are intense snowstorms with strong winds.

Fact #819 · Nature

The first land plants appeared over 400 million years ago.

Fact #690 · Nature

The magnetic north pole moves — it has shifted hundreds of miles since it was first recorded in 1831.

Fact #3408 · Nature

The smell of rain has a name — petrichor — and it's caused by bacteria, oils, and ozone.

Fact #3485 · Nature

Rainforests are home to a vast range of biodiversity.

Fact #70 · Nature

The chameleon changes color primarily for communication and temperature regulation.

Fact #860 · Nature

The Carboniferous period had vast swamp forests.

Fact #691 · Nature

Strawberries aren't berries — but bananas, avocados, and cucumbers are, botanically speaking.

Fact #3603 · Nature