Bismuth grows in iridescent geometric crystals resembling a staircase structure.

Some species of jellyfish glow in the dark.

Fact #357 · Nature

The immortal jellyfish (Turritopsis dohrnii) can revert to its juvenile state after reaching adulthood.

Fact #3244 · Nature

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

Fact #3408 · Nature

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

Fact #2905 · Nature

A single coral colony can consist of thousands of tiny animals.

Fact #367 · Nature

The total weight of all ants on Earth is roughly equal to the total weight of all humans.

Fact #3490 · Nature

The snowshoe hare changes fur color with the seasons for camouflage.

Fact #871 · Nature

Polar vortex events bring extremely cold air to lower latitudes.

Fact #840 · Nature