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    Circumhorizontal arcs (loosely known as fire rainbows) are the rarest of all naturally occurring atmospheric phenomena.
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    Oak trees are struck by lightning more than any other tree.
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    City in the Clouds
    City in the Clouds
    In October 2015, a 'floating city' of what appeared to be tall buildings rose from the clouds above Foshan, China. After lasting only a few minutes, conspiracy theories ran rampant, but experts say that it's a rare optical illusion called Fata Morgana.
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    Moist air holds heat better than dry air.
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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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    Snowiest city in the U.S. : Blue canyon, California.
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    It is possible to see a rainbow at night!
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