The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean.
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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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Check your map! Virginia extends farther west than West Virginia.
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Every year, Alaska has about 5,000 earthquakes.
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Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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Even Antarctica has an area code. It's 672.
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Europe is the only continent without a desert.
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If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres (200 - 210ft) - everywhere
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