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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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    An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.
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    The Sahara desert expands at about 1km per month.
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    Lituya Bay Megatsunami
    Lituya Bay Megatsunami
    The tallest wave in history was the 1958 Lituya Bay megatsunami, reaching a height of 1,720 feet (524 meters).
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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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    The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28%. The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%.
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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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    If Manhattan had the same population density as Alaska, there would only be 15 people living there.
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