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The coldest inhabited place on earth is Oymyakon, Russia. Cars will not start once turned off and glasses will freeze to your face!

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The state flag of Alaska was designed by a 13 year old boy named Benny Benson. His design was one of 700 submitted in a contest for the best flag.

Antarctica is the biggest desert on Earth. A desert is an area which receives less than 10 inches (250 millimeters) of rain per year, regardless of temperature.

Contrary to what many people think, the earth is the closest to the sun in the middle of winter. It is not the distance, but the tilt of the earth that causes the temperature changes of the seasons.

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The automobile is the most recycled product in the world.

The automobile is the most recycled product in the world. More than 80% of it's weight is recycled.

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Earth's tectonic plates move slowly. Some move as fast as human fingernails grow (1 inch/year), while others may move up to 3 times faster.

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