Interesting Facts 100

A volcano has enough power to shoot ash as high as 50 km into the atmosphere.

According to the Gemological Institute of America, up until the 1730’s, India was the only source for diamonds in the world.

An acre of trees can remove about 13 tons of dust and gases every year from the surrounding environment.

An olive tree can live up to 1500 years.

Each day the sun causes about one trillion tons of water to evaporate.

Florida has twice as many lightning injuries and deaths than any other state.

In a day, a mature oak tree can draw approximately 50 gallons of water.

In approximately 18 months, the papaya tree can grow to be 20 feet tall.