Geographical Facts

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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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    More than 25% of the world's forests are in Siberia.
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    Forest fires move faster uphill than downhill.
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    Check your map! Virginia extends farther west than West Virginia.
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    The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean.
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    One cubic mile of seawater contains about 50 pounds of gold.
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    Louisiana is the only state that grows in land area every year (Due to alluvial deposits from the Mississippi River).
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    Connecticut and Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment (Prohibition).
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