The Yellowstone supervolcano is one of the largest volcanic systems in the world.

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

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Some fish can detect electrical fields in water.

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Electricity involves the movement of charged particles.

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In 1966, a U.S. bomber accidentally dropped nuclear weapons over Spain.

Fact #801 · Science

In 1961, a U.S. nuclear bomb was accidentally dropped in North Carolina and nearly detonated.

Fact #767 · Science

Lightning can heat the air it passes through to temperatures hotter than the surface of the Sun.

Fact #5 · Science

The Three Gorges Dam is one of the largest hydroelectric dams in the world.

Fact #1511 · Science

The Earth's atmosphere traps heat through the greenhouse effect.

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