1. Did you know that a single gram of DNA can store 215 petabytes of information? That's equivalent to 100 billion DVDs
2. In the time it takes you to read this sentence, more than 100 lightning bolts have struck the earth.
3. The universe is so vast that if you were to count every single star in it at a rate of one per second, it would take you around 3,000 years to finish counting.
4. A sneeze can travel up to 100 miles per hour, which is faster than most cars on the highway.
5. Elephants can communicate with each other through vibrations they make with their feet, which can be felt by other elephants up to 20 miles away.
6. There is a species of jellyfish that is immortal, meaning it can theoretically live forever as long as it is not killed by predators or disease.
7. The Great Barrier Reef is home to more than 1,500 species of fish, 600 species of coral, and countless other marine animals, making it one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world.
8. A group of flamingos is called a flamboyance, which is just as colorful and interesting as the birds themselves.
9. The sun is actually white, not yellow, but the Earth's atmosphere scatters its light and makes it appear yellow or orange when viewed from the ground.
10. Octopuses are extremely intelligent creatures and are capable of opening jars, solving puzzles, and even escaping from tanks to explore new surroundings.
11. The tallest mountain in the solar system is Olympus Mons, located on Mars. It stands at a whopping 22 km (13.6 miles) high, making it three times taller than Mount Everest.
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