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The Amazon is one of the most famous rivers on our planet. Over the years, it has attracted increased attention from scientists and tourists from all over the world, and believe me, it has something to surprise you. In today's issue, you will learn why the Amazon attracts hundreds of surfers every year, how dolphins appeared in the deepest river in the world, and why not a single bridge has been built across this river. The Amazon unconditionally bears the proud title of the deepest river on Earth. The average flow in it is 5 times greater than that of its closest competitor, the Congo River, and accounts for 18% of the total flow of all rivers flowing into the world's oceans. Every second, the majestic river brings more than 200,000 tons of water to the Atlantic Ocean, which it demineralizes at a distance of 160 km from the coast.