The water between India and Sri Lanka is only 3-30 feet deep and was purportedly passable on foot until 1480 AD when a cyclone moved some sand around.
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One cubic mile of seawater contains about 50 pounds of gold.
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Even Antarctica has an area code. It's 672.
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More than 25% of the world's forests are in Siberia.
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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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