An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.
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The state of Florida is bigger than England!
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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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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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The 'King Ranch' in Texas is bigger than the state of Rhode Island.
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Every year, Alaska has about 5,000 earthquakes.
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