Geographical Facts

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    The Niagara Falls moves upstream at an average rate of about 295ft a century!
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    Check your map! Virginia extends farther west than West Virginia.
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    The city of Houston, Texas is built on a swamp and is slowly sinking!
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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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    In one day, a full grown redwood tree expels more than 2 tons of water through its leaves.
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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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