Geographical Facts

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    More than 25% of the world's forests are in Siberia.
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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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    Due to gravitational effects, you weigh slightly less when the moon is directly overhead.
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    The Niagara Falls moves upstream at an average rate of about 295ft a century!
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    The water between India and Sri Lanka is only 3-30 feet deep and was purportedly passable on foot until 1480 AD when a cyclone moved some sand around.
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    An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.
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    Fairy Bridge
    Fairy Bridge
    The largest natural bridge on Earth, the 'Fairy Bridge', was virtually unknown to the rest of the world until it was observed on Google Earth.
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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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