Every year, Alaska has about 5,000 earthquakes.
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Connecticut and Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment (Prohibition).
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An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.
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Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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Check your map! Virginia extends farther west than West Virginia.
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There are more than 50,000 earthquakes throughout the world every year!
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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 North Atlantic gets 2.5 centimetres (1in) wider every year.
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