Because Facts Have Stories
Nature is stranger and more beautiful than fiction. Browse our archive of amazing facts about nature to learn about rare wildlife behavior, dangerous plants, and the incredible environmental phenomena that occur on our planet.
They say cats have nine lives. If that is true, a black-and-white tuxedo cat named Sam used up three of them in just six months during World War II. Sam …
The Cat That Survived Three Shipwrecks in WWII Read More
When we think of trees, we think of peaceful, shady giants that provide oxygen and wood. We don’t usually think of “shrapnel” or “explosions.” But deep in the tropical forests …
The Dynamite Tree: This Plant Explodes Like a Hand Grenade Read More
We all know the story of Rudolph and his red nose. But science tells us that the real magic of reindeer isn’t in their noses—it is in their eyes. Researchers …
Why Reindeer Eyes Turn Blue in Winter Read More
We tend to think the map of the world is finished. We know where the continents are, we know where the oceans end, and we assume we know how our …
10 Mind-Blowing Geography Facts: Earth’s Weirdest Mysteries Read More
When most people hear the word “Wolverine,” they picture a brooding superhero with adamantium claws. But the real-life animal is arguably even more impressive—and definitely more ferocious. Roaming the frozen …
The Real Wolverine: 10 Wild Facts About Nature’s Fiercest Fighter Read More
Every December, we hang a little green plant with white berries in our doorways. If you get caught standing under it, tradition demands a kiss. It is a symbol of …
Mistletoe: The Parasitic “Poop Twig” We Kiss Under Read More
If a human being freezes solid, it is game over. Our cells burst, our heart stops, and there is no coming back. But in the forests of North America, there …
This Frog Freezes to Death and Wakes Up in Spring Read More