-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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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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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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Oak trees are struck by lightning more than any other tree.
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Snowiest city in the U.S. : Blue canyon, California.
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Contrary to popular belief, lightning travels from the ground upwards not from the sky downwards.
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