Crepuscular rays — beams of sunlight through clouds — appear to radiate from the sun but are actually parallel.

Some trees can communicate with each other using underground fungal networks.

Fact #2215 · Nature

You are more likely to be struck by lightning than attacked by a shark.

Fact #2905 · Nature

Some prehistoric amphibians grew several feet long.

Fact #709 · Nature

Caribou migrate in large herds across Arctic regions.

Fact #1277 · Nature

Plants convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

Fact #49 · Nature

The Eiffel Tower grows slightly taller in summer due to heat expansion.

Fact #14 · Nature

Some trees can communicate with each other using underground fungal networks.

Fact #2162 · Nature

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

Fact #3603 · Nature