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The Sun Makes Up 99.86% of the Solar System’s Mass
Everything else—planets, moons, comets—makes up just 0.14%!
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Greenland Is Icy, and Iceland Is Green
Despite the names, Greenland is mostly ice-covered while Iceland is lush and green in many parts.
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Some Trees Can “Talk” Through Their Roots
Trees in forests communicate by releasing chemicals and connecting through underground fungal networks.
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You Can See Rainfall from Space
NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement satellite can detect and map rainfall anywhere on Earth in 3D.
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A “Pizza Museum” Exists in Philadelphia
Pizza Brain is both a pizzeria and the world’s first museum dedicated to pizza culture.
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In Japan, There’s an Island Overrun by Bunnies
Ōkunoshima Island is home to hundreds of friendly wild rabbits that roam freely.
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There’s a Town in Alaska That’s Dark for Over Two Months
In Barrow (Utqiaġvik), the sun sets in late November and doesn’t rise again until late January.
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China Has a Replica of Paris—Eiffel Tower Included
Tianducheng, a suburb in China, was built to resemble Paris and even includes a 1:3 replica of the Eiffel Tower.
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It Snows in the Sahara Desert
Though rare, snowfall has been recorded in the Sahara—including a notable event in 2018.
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Russia Has a Bigger Surface Area Than Pluto
Russia covers 17.1 million square kilometers; Pluto’s surface area is around 16.7 million.
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An Octopus Can Taste with Its Arms
Their suckers are covered with taste receptors, allowing them to “taste” their surroundings by touch.
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New Zealand Has More Sheep Than People
There are about 5 sheep for every person in New Zealand!