Geographical Facts

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    The 'King Ranch' in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island.
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    It's still possible to see the division between East and West Germany due to different light bulbs.
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    A volcano has enough power to shoot ash as high as 50 km into the atmosphere.
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    Check your map! Virginia extends farther west than West Virginia.
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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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    Lituya Bay Megatsunami
    Lituya Bay Megatsunami
    The tallest wave in history was the 1958 Lituya Bay megatsunami, reaching a height of 1,720 feet (524 meters).
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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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    An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.
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