Geographical Facts

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    Check your map! Virginia extends farther west than West Virginia.
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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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    The 'King Ranch' in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island.
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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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    Israel's Dead Sea is 1,312 feet below sea level.
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    The Caspian Sea is also classed as the world's largest lake.
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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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