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What is the longest river in the world and how long is it and through what countries does it flow?
Is the historic volcano, Mount Vesuvius, still active?
O.K., experts. Where can I find the best beaches in the United States?
What is the difference between an "ocean" and a "sea"?
How far apart are each of the time zones?
Which canyon, located in Tanzania, is famous for its fossil beds?
What is the deepest lake-man-made or natural-in the world?
Why is a pond called a pond and a lake called a lake? I have a body of water that is 5 acres, 15 to 20 feet deep. How do I know what to call it?
The story of Romeo and Juliet happened in Verona. Is there any place or thing in Verona, in connection to the play, that I could go see?
Is the Red Sea red? If so, why?
What are the easternmost and westernmost points in the United States?
What are "the Seven Seas?"
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What are the Seven Wonders of the World?
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How high must a mountain be to be technically considered a "mountain"?
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