Geography

A macrolide antibiotic used in modern medicine was first isolated in 1975 from Streptomyces hygroscopicus bacteria from a soil sample taken on Easter Island.

It proves two-thirds of drinking water for Londoners.

Mount Pinatubo was dormant for approximately 500 years prior to the climatic eruption in 1991.

In the early 18th century, Colorado was recognized by the Spanish as part of their province of New Mexico.

Until February 12, 1832, the Galapagos Islands were ruled by the Spanish.

The water level changes according to the season.

Legend says that the first rulers of the city were brothers Ohlosohpa and Ohlosihwa, who reached the island in the company of gods.

Tropical rainforests regulate water circulation and stimulate rainfall.

Geologically, Lake Victoria is relatively young, it formed about 400,000 years ago.

The Thames Tunnel was the first underwater tunnel in the world.