Weather Facts

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    Smell After Rain
    Smell After Rain
    The distinctive smell in the air after it has been raining is caused by bacteria called 'actinomycetes'.
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    -40 degrees Celsius is equal to -40 degrees Fahrenheit.
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    The winter of 1932 in the US was so cold that Niagara falls froze completely solid!
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    Moist air holds heat better than dry air.
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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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    Oak trees are struck by lightning more than any other tree.
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    The Earth sees about 760 thunderstorms every hour, scientists have calculated.
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