The largest recorded hailstone was the size of a volleyball — it fell in South Dakota in 2010.

Some crystals can grow naturally.

Fact #2647 · Nature

A teaspoon of honey represents the lifetime work of about 12 bees.

Fact #2678 · Nature

A beaver builds dams to create ponds.

Fact #516 · Nature

Some species of bamboo can grow nearly three feet in one day.

Fact #171 · Nature

Certain fish produce antifreeze proteins to survive icy waters.

Fact #859 · Nature

Cashews grow outside the cashew apple fruit — what looks like the nut is actually the seed.

Fact #3606 · Nature

There is enough gold inside Earth to coat the entire planet’s surface.

Fact #2722 · Nature

Lightning strikes Earth millions of times each day.

Fact #158 · Nature