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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It's still possible to see the division between East and West Germany due to different light bulbs.
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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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One cubic mile of seawater contains about 50 pounds of gold.
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There are approximately three chickens for every human on Earth.
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