Geographical Facts

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    An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.
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    Fairy Bridge
    Fairy Bridge
    The largest natural bridge on Earth, the 'Fairy Bridge', was virtually unknown to the rest of the world until it was observed on Google Earth.
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    The city of Houston, Texas is built on a swamp and is slowly sinking!
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    A volcano has enough power to shoot ash as high as 50 km into the atmosphere.
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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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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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    Check your map! The Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal is farther East than the Atlantic entrance.
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    The longest cave in the world is the 'Mammoth Cave System' in the USA at 560,000 mtrs deep!
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