Geographical Facts

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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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    Fairy Bridge
    Fairy Bridge
    The largest natural bridge on Earth, the 'Fairy Bridge', was virtually unknown to the rest of the world until it was observed on Google Earth.
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    Check your map! Virginia extends farther west than West Virginia.
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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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    Louisiana is the only state that grows in land area every year (Due to alluvial deposits from the Mississippi River).
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    Due to gravitational effects, you weigh slightly less when the moon is directly overhead.
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    Venice Island was built on a foundation of tree trunks. 1200 years later, those same trunks still support almost all of central Venice.
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    Every year, Alaska has about 5,000 earthquakes.
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