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There’s a ‘fire tornado’ phenomenon.

Fact. Under extreme heat and wind, fire can be like that but it’s rare.

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Electric cars produce zero pollution.

Myth. Battery production and electricity generation can still cause pollution.

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Lightning never strikes the same place twice.

Myth. It often hits tall structures — for example, the Empire State Building gets struck 20-25 times a year.

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Sharks can smell a single drop of blood from approxiamtely 500 meters away.

Fact. In ideal conditions, they can detect tiny amounts of blood in large volumes of water.

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The Sahara Desert was once green and full of lakes.

Fact. Thousands of years ago, it had rivers, plants, and even hippos. Climate changes turned it into desert.

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If a volcano erupts underwater, it’s harmless.

Myth. Underwater eruptions can cause tsunamis, release toxic gases. They’re actually far from harmless.

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Earthquakes can cause the ground to open up and swallow people.

Myth. That’s Hollywood fiction.

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Planting trees can solve climate change.

Myth. It's a great start but it's not enough to solve it completely :(

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You use more water taking a bath than a shower.

Fact. A full bath uses about twice as much water as an average shower.

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Biodegradable plastic is always good for the environment.

Myth. It often needs special conditions to break down, which landfills don’t provide.

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Volcano lava moves too slowly to be dangerous.

Myth. Some lava flows move fast enough to destroy houses and trap people.

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The Northern Lights make a sound.

Fact. Though hard to hear, some people report crackling noises, likely caused by electrical activity.

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