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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    Due to gravitational effects, you weigh slightly less when the moon is directly overhead.
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    The names of the continents all end with the same letter with which they start, excluding the North and South infront of AmericA.
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    The North Atlantic gets 2.5 centimetres (1in) wider every year.
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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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    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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    Fairy Bridge
    Fairy Bridge
    The largest natural bridge on Earth, the 'Fairy Bridge', was virtually unknown to the rest of the world until it was observed on Google Earth.
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    One cubic mile of seawater contains about 50 pounds of gold.
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