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    Forest growth in the US has exceeded harvest since the 1940’s. Today, we have more trees than any time in the past 100 years.
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    More than 25% of the world's forests are in Siberia.
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    Lituya Bay Megatsunami
    Lituya Bay Megatsunami
    The tallest wave in history was the 1958 Lituya Bay megatsunami, reaching a height of 1,720 feet (524 meters).
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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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    The names of the continents all end with the same letter with which they start, excluding the North and South infront of AmericA.
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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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    Forest fires move faster uphill than downhill.
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    Australia's Great Barrier Reef is 1,250 miles long!
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