The speed of a typical raindrop is 17 miles per hour.
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Dirty snow melts faster than clean.
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Contrary to popular belief, lightning travels from the ground upwards not from the sky downwards.
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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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The Earth sees about 760 thunderstorms every hour, scientists have calculated.
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Moist air holds heat better than dry air.
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Oak trees are struck by lightning more than any other tree.
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There is enough energy in one bolt of lightning to power a home for two weeks!
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