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    Even Antarctica has an area code. It's 672.
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    Due to gravitational effects, you weigh slightly less when the moon is directly overhead.
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    In 1850, only 8% of the people in California were women.
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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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    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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    A volcano has enough power to shoot ash as high as 50 km into the atmosphere.
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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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    The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean.
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