In 1859, the largest known geomagnetic storm struck the Caribbean, causing an aurora and telegraphs could even operate without a power source.
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There is enough energy in one bolt of lightning to power a home for two weeks!
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The Earth sees about 760 thunderstorms every hour, scientists have calculated.
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It snows more in the Grand Canyon than it does in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Contrary to popular belief, lightning travels from the ground upwards not from the sky downwards.
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Rain contains vitamin B12.
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Carbon dioxide is a trace gas and by itself will produce little warming. Also, as CO2 increases, the incremental warming is less, as the effect is logarithmic so the more CO2, the less warming it produces.
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Snowiest city in the U.S. : Blue canyon, California.
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