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    The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28%. The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%.
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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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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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    One cubic mile of seawater contains about 50 pounds of gold.
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    Check your map! Virginia extends farther west than West Virginia.
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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 'King Ranch' in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island.
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    Australia's Great Barrier Reef is 1,250 miles long!
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