A volcano has enough power to shoot ash as high as 50 km into the atmosphere.
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It takes a drop of ocean water more than 1,000 years to circulate around the world.
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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 Amazon rainforest produces more than 20% the world's oxygen supply.
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Mexico City is built on top of an underground resevoir!
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Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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There are approximately three chickens for every human on Earth.
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