Interesting facts about Earth you might not know ©Getty Images Earth serves as our fragile and precious home. As far as scientists are aware, it's the only astronomical object known to harbor life.

Earth is home to some truly mind-boggling landscapes, from salt-covered deserts to giant, underwater waterfalls. Geological and biological processes, together with climates and inevitable wear-and ...

20 Amazing Facts About Mountains 1. Mountainous regions cover 22% of the Earth's land surface, despite being home to only 12% of the global population. 2. The highest mountain in the solar system ...