Photosynthesis by plants produces about 100 billion tons of oxygen annually, measured by global studies.

Archaeological digs in Turkey revealed 9,000-year-old olive tree remains, indicating early agriculture.

Mysterious ‘black stars’ in the sea off Australia are sea urchins. They gather in groups, creating dark patches.

The smallest country in the world, Vatican City, spans just 44 hectares. But it holds more art per square meter than anywhere else! For example, the Sistine Chapel, with its ceiling painted by Mich...

Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii releases sulfur gases affecting global climate, measured by NASA.

The largest flower garden in the world, Keukenhof in the Netherlands, spans 32 hectares. Every spring, 7 million tulips are planted, turning it into a colorful sea. It’s called the “Garden of E...

In 1942, a Mexican farmer stumbled upon Paricutin volcano, which grew right in his field. Within a year, it rose 424 meters, and the farmer’s village was destroyed by lava. It’s the only volcan...

Lake Hillier in Australia turns pink once a year! Biologists determined it’s due to Dunaliella salina algae releasing pigment in the salty water.

The world’s largest flower, rafflesia, smells like rotting meat. Found in Indonesia’s jungles, it weighs up to 10 kg, and its stench attracts flies for pollination. Locals call it the “corpse...

An underground city, Derinkuyu, with rooms and streets, was found in Cappadocia, Turkey! Archaeologists determined it was built in the 8th century BCE for protection from enemies.

Ancient dinosaur bones in Mongolia show traces of diseases studied by paleontologists.

Scientists have found that honeybees can recognize human faces using complex visual patterns.

The longest marathon in the world is the 3,100-mile ultra-race in New York. Runners complete 5,649 laps around one block in 52 days, running 100 km daily. It’s a test for the most enduring!

Mysterious ‘fairy circles’ in the Namib Desert are created by underground termites. These circles help plants survive in arid conditions.

Studies confirm that corals release chemicals to attract symbiotic algae.

Mount Etna erupts about 0.1 cubic kilometers of lava per century, measured by geologists.

The largest tree in the world by volume, Árbol del Tule in Mexico, has a 14-meter diameter. This 2,000-year-old cypress is considered sacred by locals. Its canopy can shelter 500 people!

In 1888, the oldest photograph of a human was found in London. The image shows a busy street, but due to long exposure, only one person who stood still is visible. It’s like a window to the past!...

In 1971, the USSR launched the world’s first orbital station, Salyut-1. Cosmonauts lived on it for 23 days, conducting experiments. But during reentry, their capsule depressurized, and the entire...

Mysterious ‘black sails’ in the sea off Chile are penguin flocks. They swim together, creating dark patches.