The Earth sees about 760 thunderstorms every hour, scientists have calculated.
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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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Temperatures have been cooling since 2002, even as carbon dioxide has continued to rise.
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Oak trees are struck by lightning more than any other tree.
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Contrary to popular belief, lightning travels from the ground upwards not from the sky downwards.
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The winter of 1912 was so cold that Niagara Falls froze over.
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Rain contains vitamin B12.
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