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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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    There are more than 50,000 earthquakes throughout the world every year!
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    Australia's Great Barrier Reef is 1,250 miles long!
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    Connecticut and Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment (Prohibition).
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    It takes a drop of ocean water more than 1,000 years to circulate around the world.
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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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    The 'King Ranch' in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island.
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    A volcano has enough power to shoot ash as high as 50 km into the atmosphere.
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