Oak trees are struck by lightning more than any other tree.
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Men are 6 times more likely to be struck by lightning than women!
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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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Circumhorizontal arcs (loosely known as fire rainbows) are the rarest of all naturally occurring atmospheric phenomena.
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-40 degrees Celsius is equal to -40 degrees Fahrenheit.
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9 out of 10 lightning strike victims survive!
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