Geographical Facts

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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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    Every year, Alaska has about 5,000 earthquakes.
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    The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28%. The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%.
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    Connecticut and Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment (Prohibition).
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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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    Louisiana is the only state that grows in land area every year (Due to alluvial deposits from the Mississippi River).
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    The 'King Ranch' in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island.
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    One cubic mile of seawater contains about 50 pounds of gold.
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