From Polar Bears to Mangoes: Amazing Facts About Nature and Life

New Zealand Has a Unique Immigration Rule

In New Zealand, people with a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher may be denied citizenship. The country looks for reasonably healthy applicants to help keep public healthcare costs down.

Lightning Is Hotter Than the Sun

Believe it or not, a lightning bolt is six times hotter than the surface of the sun! No wonder it can be so powerful and dangerous.

Green Eyes Are Extremely Rare

Only about 2% of people in the world have green eyes. Maybe that’s why, in the past, some believed people with green eyes had magical powers!

Polar Bears Aren’t Really White

Even though they look white, polar bears actually have transparent fur. The air inside their hairs scatters light, making them appear white to our eyes.

Exercise Keeps You Warm for Hours

After you work out, it can take up to five hours for your body temperature to return to normal. That’s one reason you still feel warm even after showering!

Sharks Have Very Long Pregnancies

Sharks hold the record for the longest pregnancies in the animal world. Most carry their babies for two years, but the Frilled Shark can be pregnant for three and a half years!

The World’s Most Eaten Fruit Is... Mango

Mangoes are the most consumed fruit in the world. And it’s a healthy favorite, too—mangoes help with everything from staying cool to boosting iron.