The largest island in the world is Greenland.

The Black Death of 1347–1351 killed roughly 30–60% of Europe's population.

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The ocean contains structures larger than mountain ranges.

Fact #1832 · Geography

The world's first university, the University of Bologna in Italy, was founded in 1088.

Fact #3879 · Geography

The Year Without a Summer in 1816 followed a massive volcanic eruption in Indonesia.

Fact #762 · Geography

Countries with extremely high tax rates sometimes collect less revenue than countries with moderate tax rates.

Fact #2603 · Geography

In 1932, Australia deployed machine guns against flocks of emus during the Emu War.

Fact #780 · Geography

The ocean contains structures larger than mountain ranges.

Fact #2114 · Geography

The eradication of polio in many countries marked a major health milestone.

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