A hexagon is the most efficient shape for tiling a plane — bees evolved to use it in honeycomb independently.

Tardigrades can survive extreme radiation, freezing, and even space.

Fact #1788 · Nature

Sharks existed before trees.

Fact #1683 · Nature

There are organisms on Earth that can survive being frozen for years and still come back to life.

Fact #2494 · Nature

Lightning can strike the same location multiple times.

Fact #274 · Nature

The Jurassic period is known for the dominance of large dinosaurs.

Fact #665 · Nature

Some prehistoric insects grew much larger than modern insects.

Fact #694 · Nature

Some fungi create zombies by controlling insect behavior.

Fact #2715 · Nature

Volcanoes form where magma reaches the surface.

Fact #326 · Nature