Land &amp; Water

The Dead Sea is one of the saltiest seas in the world. It is roughly 35% salt, about ten times the saltiness of most seas.

15 Vivid Facts About Emerald, May’s Birthstone

Ashley D

Emeralds almost always have some sort of impurity. However, unlike other gemstones, this rarely affects their sale price.

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20 Shiny Facts About December’s Three Birthstones

Some Zircon gems are more than 4.4 billion years old, making Zircon the oldest gemstone found on Earth today.

20 Surprising Facts About Citrine & Topaz, November’s Birthstones

The largest faceted gemstone in the world is the El-Dorado Topaz. This impressive gemstone weighs a whopping 31,000 carats!

20 Colorful Facts About Tourmaline and Opal, October’s Birthstones

Janet Spencer

Did you know that 95% of the world's opals are mined in Australian opal fields?

16 Astonishing Facts About September’s Birthstone

Janet Spencer

Usually thought of as blue, sapphires come in many colors. These differently-colored sapphires are known as "fancy sapphires."

24 Mysterious Facts About August’s Three Birthstones

Janet Spencer

The gemstone peridot can be found in meteorites! This variety differs from the kind found on Earth as it contains no nickel.

15 Valuable Facts About Ruby, July’s Birthstone

Did you know that the same mineral which gives rubies their deep red hue, chromium, also causes them to crack?

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Who Lives in The Sahara Desert?

Despite its harsh climate, the Sahara Desert is home to over 100 reptiles, 70 mammals, and 90 birds.

20 Fun Facts About June’s Three Birthstones