Lichens are not single organisms — they're a symbiosis between fungi and algae (or cyanobacteria).

Some trees can communicate with each other using underground fungal networks.

A bolt of lightning contains enough energy to toast 100,000 slices of bread.

Tahini, made from sesame seeds, contains more calcium per tablespoon than a glass of milk.

Lahar — volcanic mudflow — can travel faster than a person can run and extends the danger zone far beyond the eruption.

The Carboniferous period had vast swamp forests.

Lightning can strike the same location multiple times.

The rainbow eucalyptus tree naturally sheds bark in patches, revealing bright green, blue, purple, and orange layers beneath.

The baobab tree can store up to 120,000 liters of water in its trunk to survive droughts.