Geography and Space

Bizarre Fact #1:
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A tree in metropolitan area will survive for approximately eight years.

Bizarre Fact #2:
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A volcano has enough power to shoot ash as high as 50 km into the atmosphere.

Bizarre Fact #3:
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According to the Gemological Institute of America, up until the 1730's, India was the only source for diamonds in the world.

Bizarre Fact #4:
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An acre of trees can remove about 13 tons of dust and gases every year from the surrounding environment.

Bizarre Fact #5:
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An estimated 690 million people live in Africa.

Bizarre Fact #6:
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An olive tree can live up to 1500 years.

Bizarre Fact #7:
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Angel Falls in Venezuela is the world's highest waterfall, at 979 meters. This waterfall is sixteen times the height of Niagara Falls.

Bizarre Fact #8:
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Astronauts get taller when they are in space.

Bizarre Fact #9:
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Canada has more inland waters and lakes than any other country in the world.

Bizarre Fact #10:
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Corals take a long time to grow. Some corals only grow one centimeter in one year.