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Did you know: about Racetrack Playa, located in Death Valley?

Racetrack Playa, located in Death Valley National Park, is a dry lake bed where rocks appear to "wander" across the surface, leaving behind visible trails, giving the impression that they are moving on their own; this phenomenon is often referred to as "sailing stones.".
Key points about Racetrack Playa:
Location: Death Valley National Park, California
Feature: A dry lake bed, also called a "playa"
Mystery: The rocks, some quite large, leave tracks across the flat surface, but the exact mechanism behind their movement was a mystery for a long time.
Recent discovery: Scientists now believe that a combination of rain, ice, and wind is responsible for the rocks' movement.

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Bexsy Pinned Comment
Also added bonus
Record Temperatures
The hottest air temperature ever recorded in Death Valley (Furnace Creek) was 134°F (57°C) on July 10, 1913. During the heat wave that peaked with that record, five consecutive days reached 129° F (54°C) or above.