The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean.
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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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Louisiana is the only state that grows in land area every year (Due to alluvial deposits from the Mississippi River).
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Mexico City is built on top of an underground resevoir!
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An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.
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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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The North Atlantic gets 2.5 centimetres (1in) wider every year.
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