The Dead Sea Scrolls, discovered in 1947, contain the oldest known manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible.

Deep-sea creatures often grow slowly due to limited food availability.

Fact #1400 · Ocean

Some whales communicate across vast distances underwater.

Fact #228 · Ocean

The giant squid lives in deep ocean waters.

Fact #659 · Ocean

A newborn blue whale gains about 200 pounds per day in its first year.

Fact #3662 · Ocean

There are underwater waterfalls caused by differences in water density.

Fact #2442 · Ocean

The Dead Sea lies at one of the lowest elevations on land.

Fact #50 · Ocean

Some whales can hold their breath for over an hour.

Fact #179 · Ocean

The mimic octopus can impersonate over 15 different marine species.

Fact #3240 · Ocean