Geographical Facts

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    The Dallas/Ft. Worth airport is larger than New York City's Manhattan Island.
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    An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.
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    Australia's Great Barrier Reef is 1,250 miles long!
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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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    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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    Connecticut and Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment (Prohibition).
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    Forest fires move faster uphill than downhill.
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    In 1850, only 8% of the people in California were women.
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