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    The 'King Ranch' in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island.
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    The Amazon rainforest produces more than 20% the world's oxygen supply.
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    The average ice berg weighs 20,000,000 tons!
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    There are approximately three chickens for every human on Earth.
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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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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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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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    Connecticut and Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment (Prohibition).
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