One cubic mile of seawater contains about 50 pounds of gold.
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More than 25% of the world's forests are in Siberia.
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The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean.
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The state with the longest coastline in the Continental U.S. is Michigan.
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Check your map! The Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal is farther East than the Atlantic entrance.
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Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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The 'King Ranch' in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island.
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The city of Houston, Texas is built on a swamp and is slowly sinking!
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