LONGITUDE? ATTITUDE

There are seven continents on Earth. And still, people confuse them on quizzes.

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The seven-continent model (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Australia/Oceania) is the most widely taught globally. Some regions use a six-continent model by combining Europe and Asia as Eurasia.

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Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake by surface area. It didn’t get that name by being humble.The Great Wall of China is long because someone said “just to be safe” and nobody stopped them.The Atacama is so dry it moisturizes with confidence.The Antarctic Treaty prohibits military activity on the continent. Peaceful penguins, mandatory chill.The longest place name in the world is in New Zealand - Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu (85 characters). The locals just call it “home” out of mercy.France has the most time zones of any country. A side effect of conquering the past and scheduling the future.See all Longitude? Attitude facts →

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