Popular “Fake” Facts About Famous Places That People Need to Stop Sharing

The Mississippi River Is the Longest US River

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The United States’ Mississippi River is pretty famous, which is why people assume it’s also the country’s longest river. In fact, it would take a drop of water 90 days to travel the river’s entire length. But the Missouri River is pretty big nonetheless. It’s actually 139 miles longer.

 

Canada Is Frozen Solid in the Winter

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Although Canada gets very cold in the winter, it’s hardly the arctic ice box that everyone makes it out to be. Areas like Winnipeg can get very chilly. But other cities like Vancouver have milder winter weather. In fact, New York is colder than Vancouver.

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