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    There are more than 50,000 earthquakes throughout the world every year!
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    More than 25% of the world's forests are in Siberia.
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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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    An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.
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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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    It's still possible to see the division between East and West Germany due to different light bulbs.
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    In 1850, only 8% of the people in California were women.
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    Europe is the only continent without a desert.
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