Louisiana is the only state that grows in land area every year (Due to alluvial deposits from the Mississippi River).
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A volcano has enough power to shoot ash as high as 50 km into the atmosphere.
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The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean.
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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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The Caspian Sea is also classed as the world's largest lake.
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Due to gravitational effects, you weigh slightly less when the moon is directly overhead.
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It's still possible to see the division between East and West Germany due to different light bulbs.
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In 1850, only 8% of the people in California were women.
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