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    The Amazon rainforest produces more than 20% the world's oxygen supply.
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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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    The Mysterious 200 ft Circular Baltic Sea Anomaly
    In 2011, a 200 ft circular anomaly in the Baltic Sea that has unusual characteristics and almost perfectly etched curvatures was discovered. To this day, its origin remains unknown.
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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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    The Sahara desert expands at about 1km per month.
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    The Caspian Sea is also classed as the world's largest lake.
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    Lituya Bay Megatsunami
    Lituya Bay Megatsunami
    The tallest wave in history was the 1958 Lituya Bay megatsunami, reaching a height of 1,720 feet (524 meters).
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    One cubic mile of seawater contains about 50 pounds of gold.
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