Amazing or Hard to Believe Geographic Facts

ezaircon4jc · 11-15-2023, 11:17 PM

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This reminded me of a Humor in Uniform I read in Reader’s Digest years ago. As I’m sure you remember, in the military when we’re talking about getting in trouble we often say, “what are they going to do, take away my birthday?” Well, as you discovered the Navy can do that. This sailor got into trouble and he was put in the brig for 24 hours the day before his birthday and during that time his ship crossed the international date line and when he was released it was the day after his birthday.

I remember that "threat" well!!

Lady Jane · 11-16-2023, 07:03 AM

The Dragon Hole.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Hole

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Lady Jane · 11-18-2023, 12:05 PM

While the Sweden town of “Ö” takes the title of the shortest town name, Bangkok might take the title of the longest name with 163 letters. Ready?

Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Yuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit.

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Lady Jane · 11-20-2023, 03:32 PM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sargasso_Sea

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Lady Jane · 12-08-2023, 05:32 PM

The abandoned Island city of Hashima.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashima_Island

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tturedraider · 12-08-2023, 06:19 PM

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The abandoned Island city of Hashima.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashima_Island

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Kind of reminds me of Alcatraz.

ezaircon4jc · 12-08-2023, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

The abandoned Island city of Hashima.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashima_Island

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I believe that was on an episode of "Mysteries of the Abandoned."

Lady Jane · 12-11-2023, 02:02 PM

The 14 countries bordering China are: India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, North Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, Bhutan, and Nepal.

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Lady Jane · 12-27-2023, 07:17 AM

A Nunatak in Iceland.

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Lady Jane · 01-11-2024, 05:00 PM

A Baobab tree in Kenya.

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Lady Jane · 02-04-2024, 03:16 PM

The Devetashka Cave in Bulgaria.

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Lady Jane · 03-01-2024, 09:23 AM

The Morning Glory pool.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning_Glory_Pool

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ezaircon4jc · 03-01-2024, 10:33 AM

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The Morning Glory pool.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morning_Glory_Pool

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EASY!!! Yellowstone! Been there a few times.

Lady Jane · 03-01-2024, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

EASY!!! Yellowstone! Been there a few times.

It wasn't a guessing post since the answer is provided in the link.

But A+ for effort. hi hi...

ezaircon4jc · 03-01-2024, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

It wasn't a guessing post since the answer is provided in the link.

But A+ for effort. hi hi...

I didn't even look at the link.

Llarry · 03-08-2024, 06:00 AM

Some of the world's tallest mountains. In particular, the Big Island (Hawaii) is the top of the world's tallest mountain.

Lady Jane · 03-21-2024, 05:57 PM

Speaking of mountains, we all know about the Rockies, the Alps and Himalayas. But what about the Tatra Mountain range?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatra_Mountains

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Nighthawks · 03-21-2024, 09:23 PM

Here’s the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere. It’s also a volcano.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconcagua?wprov=sfti1#

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Nighthawks · 03-21-2024, 09:24 PM

Here’s the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere. It’s also volcano.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconcagua

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Nighthawks · 03-21-2024, 09:25 PM

Guess I need to work on posting pictures

sygazelle · 03-22-2024, 01:33 AM

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Speaking of mountains, we all know about the Rockies, the Alps and Himalayas. But what about the Tatra Mountain range?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatra_Mountains

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I'd never heard of the Tatra Mountain Range until now. I love this thread.

...learning every day.

Lady Jane · 04-24-2024, 03:30 PM

Yang Yuan Stone and the Yin Yuan Stone in the scenic mountainous area of Mount Danxia in Renhua County, in the northern part of Guangdong province.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Danxia

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11-16-2023, 07:03 AM	#46
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