Geography

The Dead Sea has received various names over the centuries.

The church has partially collapsed, with only two towers transcending above the solidified lava's surface.

The Gulf of Mexico is notorious for hurricanes.

There is virtually no life in the Dead Sea except for some forms of bacteria.

In 2011, researchers discovered two new species of freshwater stingrays in the Amazon River.

In the biblical "Acts of the Apostles," the Cappadocians are mentioned as one of the first peoples to hear of the "good news" from the Galileans on the day of Pentecost, shortly after Jesus' resurrection.

Due to its picturesque nature, Iguazu Falls has appeared in several TV shows and movies.

37 people died during their attempt to climb Uluru.

There are four major cities along the Yangtze River–Shanghai, Wuhan, Nanjing, and Chongqing.

The French barque Le Griffon was the first European ship to sink in the lake due to a raging storm.