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Marques Hayes

Marques Hayes is a freelance writer and World Atlas contributor. He holds a BA in geography from Kennesaw State University.

Written by Marques Hayes

Cape Canaveral has been in use as a launch site since the 1940s.

World Facts

What is Cape Canaveral Famous For?

Acadia National Park, along the Atlantic coast of Maine, US.

Travel

10 Beautiful Places in New England

Yushan is the highest mountain in Taiwan and one of the highest mountains of the western Pacific Rim region.

World Facts

What is the Highest Mountain In Taiwan?

In 2005, the Washington gained the Nationals, their first MLB team since 1971. Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com

Society

13 Major League Baseball Teams That Have Relocated

The Astrodome was the home of the Houston Astros from 1965 to 1999. Editorial credit: Anthony Correia / Shutterstock.com

World Facts

When Was the Astrodome Built?

Swamps are wetlands dominated by trees with slow-moving water.

World Facts

What is the Difference Between Marshes and Swamps?

Fog over San Fransisco's Golden Gate Bridge.

Environment

The Microclimates of San Francisco

Miller, Blatz, Schlitz, and Pabst all had breweries in Milwaukee. Editorial credit: Carsten Reisinger / Shutterstock.com

World Facts

The Beer Capital of the World

San Marcos River and Springs receive their water from the Edwards Aquifer.

World Facts

What Is The Edwards Aquifer?

Brazilian architect Lucio Costa designed the layout of Brasilia and Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer designed many of the buildings.

World Facts

What Is The Capital of Brazil?

Due to Novorossiysk's location within the Black Sea, its bay remains ice-free year-round.

World Facts

Russia's Warm Water Port

Japan's west coast gets heavy snowfall due to its proximity to the Sea of Japan.

Environment

Where is Japan's Snow Country?

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