In 1850, only 8% of the people in California were women.
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The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean.
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If Manhattan had the same population density as Alaska, there would only be 15 people living there.
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Connecticut and Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment (Prohibition).
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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 state of Florida is bigger than England!
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The water between India and Sri Lanka is only 3-30 feet deep and was purportedly passable on foot until 1480 AD when a cyclone moved some sand around.
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The city of Houston, Texas is built on a swamp and is slowly sinking!
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