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    The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean.
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    Due to gravitational effects, you weigh slightly less when the moon is directly overhead.
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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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    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 water of the Antarctica is so cold that nothing can rot there.
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    Venice Island was built on a foundation of tree trunks. 1200 years later, those same trunks still support almost all of central Venice.
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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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