An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.
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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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Forest fires move faster uphill than downhill.
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The average ice berg weighs 20,000,000 tons!
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Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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In 1850, only 8% of the people in California were women.
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Connecticut and Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment (Prohibition).
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