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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    The Eternal Fire
    The Eternal Fire
    A natural gas vent in Iraq known as The Eternal Fire has been burning continuously for over 4,000 years, and is mentioned by Herodotus, Plutarch, and in the Old Testament’s Book of Daniel.
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    The Amazon rainforest produces more than 20% the world's oxygen supply.
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    The Dallas/Ft. Worth airport is larger than New York City's Manhattan Island.
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    Connecticut and Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment (Prohibition).
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    Check your map! Virginia extends farther west than West Virginia.
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    There are more than 50,000 earthquakes throughout the world every year!
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    The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean.
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