An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.
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Even Antarctica has an area code. It's 672.
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The North Atlantic gets 2.5 centimetres (1in) wider every year.
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The 'King Ranch' in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island.
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Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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The names of the continents all end with the same letter with which they start, excluding the North and South infront of AmericA.
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Every person in the world can fit in Texas and be given over 1000 sq ft in which to live.
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