Geographical Facts

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    Due to gravitational effects, you weigh slightly less when the moon is directly overhead.
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    Connecticut and Rhode Island never ratified the 18th Amendment (Prohibition).
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    Longest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.
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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 Amazon rainforest produces more than 20% the world's oxygen supply.
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    Every year, Alaska has about 5,000 earthquakes.
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    In 1850, only 8% of the people in California were women.
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    Check your map! Virginia extends farther west than West Virginia.
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