Geographical Facts

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    There are 51 Geographical Facts!

    Connecticut and Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment (Prohibition).
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    There are more than 50,000 earthquakes throughout the world every year!
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    The names of the continents all end with the same letter with which they start, excluding the North and South infront of AmericA.
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    The city of Houston, Texas is built on a swamp and is slowly sinking!
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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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    The state with the longest coastline in the Continental U.S. is Michigan.
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    An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.
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