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    The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean.
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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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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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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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    In 1850, only 8% of the people in California were women.
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    The Amazon rainforest produces more than 20% the world's oxygen supply.
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    Forest fires move faster uphill than downhill.
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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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