Nature Fun Facts

1. Humans use only 1% of all available water

About 71% of the earth is water. The oceans hold approximately 96.5% of this water and the ice caps hold about 2%.

The remaining water exists in rivers, ponds, glaciers, ice caps, lakes, as water vapor and our taps, among other water bodies. Only 1% of the earth’s water is safe for human consumption.

2. Americans throw away 25 trillion Styrofoam cups every year

Styrofoam is not biodegradable. Switching to single use options will help cut down on Styrofoam pollution. 

3. Fungi play a highly vital role in the environment

Fungi play a protective role in the environment. From digesting minerals out of rock formations to consuming fossil fuel spills, and even de-radiating the environment.

4. Ants weigh more than humans

The combined weight of ants on the planet is higher than all human beings. The world has over 7 billion people, and 100 trillion ants.

5. Paper from trees can be recycled 6 times. 

Paper comes from trees and can be recycled a maximum of six times, after which, its fibers become too weak to hold together. 

6.Humans are the only animals that sleep on their backs

The Great Apes also sleep on their backs and sides like we do. Not many though. It's mainly because humans are more purely bipedal than any other terrestrial animal.

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