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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Check your map! The Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal is farther East than the Atlantic entrance.
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Check your map! Virginia extends farther west than West Virginia.
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Australia's Great Barrier Reef is 1,250 miles long!
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In one day, a full grown redwood tree expels more than 2 tons of water through its leaves.
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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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The Dallas/Ft. Worth airport is larger than New York City's Manhattan Island.
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