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50 Unbelievable Facts About Earth

50 Unbelievable Facts About Earth
Neomammalian Studios, a UK based infographics agency, put together this infographic containing 50 facts about planet Earth that you probably won’t believe. We had no idea that the largest meteor ever to fall to earth left no crater, that there is as much ice in Antarctica as there is water in the Atlantic Ocean, that bacteria have been found alive 1.7 miles below the Earth’s surface, and that only 14% of Earth’s species have been identified to date. Now test your knowledge for a chance to win some great prizes!!! Stumped? You can scroll back up, then scroll back down to reveal the entry form again. Enter now to win a $200 Amazon Gift Card plus the BBC's complete Human Planet Series on Blu-ray!

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