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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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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Men are 6 times more likely to be struck by lightning than women!
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The winter of 1912 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze over.
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9 out of 10 lightning strike victims survive!
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Contrary to popular belief, lightning travels from the ground upwards not from the sky downwards.
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