Geographical Facts

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    If Antarctica's ice sheets melted, the worlds oceans would rise by 60 to 65 metres (200 - 210ft) - everywhere
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    Israel's Dead Sea is 1,312 feet below sea level.
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    The names of the continents all end with the same letter with which they start, excluding the North and South infront of AmericA.
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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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    The state with the longest coastline in the Continental U.S. is Michigan.
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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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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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    An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.
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