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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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    The Eternal Fire
    The Eternal Fire
    A natural gas vent in Iraq known as The Eternal Fire has been burning continuously for over 4,000 years, and is mentioned by Herodotus, Plutarch, and in the Old Testament’s Book of Daniel.
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    Connecticut and Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment (Prohibition).
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    Every person in the world can fit in Texas and be given over 1000 sq ft in which to live.
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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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    Sheikh Hamad Had His Name Carved into Island
    Sheikh Hamad, billionaire and royal family member in the United Arab Emirates, had a huge carving of his name that's even visible from space etched into a private island.
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    An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.
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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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