Some plants respond to changes in light and touch.

Sharks existed before trees.

Fact #1683 · Nature

Avocados are technically berries — and they evolved to be eaten by giant ground sloths, which are now extinct.

Fact #3416 · Nature

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

Fact #171 · Nature

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

Fact #2905 · Nature

The Sahara Desert can experience freezing temperatures at night.

Fact #121 · Nature

Some bacteria thrive in extreme heat near hydrothermal vents.

Fact #900 · Nature

Pineapples take about two years to grow to full size.

Fact #3609 · Nature

The Amazon River discharges about 20% of all fresh water that flows into the world's oceans.

Fact #3403 · Nature