Granite, the most common igneous rock, cooled slowly from magma miles underground over millions of years.

A sea turtle can navigate using Earth's magnetic field.

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Some bamboo species can grow more than a foot in a single day.

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A chameleon changes color primarily for communication and temperature control.

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Some species of jellyfish glow in the dark.

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A flamingo’s pink color comes from its diet.

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Lightning strikes the Earth about 100 times per second.

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Certain insects use camouflage to resemble sticks or leaves.

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

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