The Caspian Sea in Eurasia is actually the world’s largest lake. Which is also over four times larger than Lake Superior in North America.
Fun Fact: How Montpelier Vermont Got Its Name
The capital of Vermont, Montpelier was named by one of the city’s founders Jacob Davis. He named the settlement after Montpelier, a city in southern France. The name was chosen as France had become very popular due to their helpful role in the American Revolutionary War.
Fun Fact: When Vermont Was Its Own Country
Even though Vermont and its people fought for independence, and considered themselves Americans, they were not part of the original 13 states. Due to a boundary dispute from New York, Congress failed to recognize Vermont as a state. From 1777-1791 it existed as it’s own republic, but most citizens wished for Vermont to join the…
Fun Fact: Ocelot Cats
The Ocelot (also known as the dwarf leopard) is found all over South America. However some ocelots can be found as far north as Texas.
Fun Fact: Only English Speaking Country in South America
Due to it’s history of being colonized by the British, the country Guyana is the only South American nation with English as its official language.