Forest fires move faster uphill than downhill.
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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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The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean.
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A volcano has enough power to shoot ash as high as 50 km into the atmosphere.
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The Amazon rainforest produces more than 20% the world's oxygen supply.
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Europe is the only continent without a desert.
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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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