Geographical Facts

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    It's still possible to see the division between East and West Germany due to different light bulbs.
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    The Sahara desert expands at about 1km per month.
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    The state of Florida is bigger than England!
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    An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.
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    Australia's Great Barrier Reef is 1,250 miles long!
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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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    The Caspian Sea is also classed as the world's largest lake.
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