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    The Eternal Fire
    The Eternal Fire
    A natural gas vent in Iraq known as The Eternal Fire has been burning continuously for over 4,000 years, and is mentioned by Herodotus, Plutarch, and in the Old Testament’s Book of Daniel.
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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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    10 of the tributaries flowing into the Amazon river are as big as the Mississippi river.
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    Sheikh Hamad Had His Name Carved into Island
    Sheikh Hamad, billionaire and royal family member in the United Arab Emirates, had a huge carving of his name that's even visible from space etched into a private island.
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    There are approximately three chickens for every human on Earth.
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    Israel's Dead Sea is 1,312 feet below sea level.
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    In one day, a full grown redwood tree expels more than 2 tons of water through its leaves.
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    The Dallas/Ft. Worth airport is larger than New York City's Manhattan Island.
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