Honey never spoils — archaeologists have found edible honey in 3,000-year-old Egyptian tombs.

Sharks have been on Earth longer than trees — sharks evolved around 450 million years ago, trees around 350 million.

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

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

Water is the only natural substance that commonly exists as a solid, liquid, and gas on Earth.

The Amazon rainforest plays a role in carbon cycling.

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

Tardigrades can survive extreme radiation, freezing, and even space.

Certain plants use thorns to reduce grazing pressure.