Geographical Facts

    Random Geographical Facts

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    The state of Florida is bigger than England!
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    Connecticut and Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment (Prohibition).
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    Due to gravitational effects, you weigh slightly less when the moon is directly overhead.
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    Europe is the only continent without a desert.
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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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    One cubic mile of seawater contains about 50 pounds of gold.
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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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    It takes a drop of ocean water more than 1,000 years to circulate around the world.
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