A single giant sequoia tree can live for more than 3,000 years and weigh as much as a blue whale, making it one of the largest living organisms on Earth.

#plants

“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”

— Confucius.
#quotes

Astronauts on the International Space Station see 16 sunrises and sunsets every single day as the station orbits Earth once every 90 minutes.

#space

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

— Nelson Mandela.
#inspiration

History’s shortest war took place between Britain and Zanzibar in 1896 — Zanzibar surrendered after only 38 minutes.

#history

Octopuses can edit their own RNA, effectively rewriting parts of their biology in real time to adapt to changes in temperature and environment.

#animals

In 1977, scientists picked up a strong 72-second radio signal from deep space — nicknamed the “Wow! Signal” — and no one has ever identified its source.

#weird

The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. adds about 10,000 new items every single day, making it the largest library in the world.

#knowledge

The Great Wall of China is not a single continuous wall, but a series of walls and fortifications built over centuries, stretching more than 21,000 kilometers.

#history