Archive for July 2009
10 recycling facts
Americans are producing more and more waste with each passing year. In 1960, the average American threw away 2.7 pounds of trash a day. Today, the average American throws away 4.5 pounds of trash every day. That is approximately 1,460 pounds per person per year Paper takes up as much as 50% of landfill space.
What is the world’s biggest frog?
The biggest kind of frog is the Goliath frog (Conraua goliath). It can grow up to 13 inches (33 cm) in length from snout to vent, and weighs up to 8 lb (3 kg). This animal has a relatively small habitat range, mainly in West Africa (near Gabon). Its numbers are dwindling due to habitat
What is the coldest place on Earth?
The coldest place on Earth is Antarctica. Lowest recorded temperature on Earth was −89.2 °C (−128.6 °F) at Vostok station on 21st of July, 1983. Source: World Meteorological Organization
