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50 Fascinating Geography Facts About West Virginia
West Virginia often goes unnoticed, with many merely passing through or overlooking it as just another Appalachian state. However, beneath its mountains lies a land rich in geological complexity, biological diversity, and historical significance. Discover a river older than the mountains it traverses, a cave system vital for gunpowder during wars, and a valley so cold it frosts year-round. Learn about a high bridge that took thirty years to conceptualize, a town atop a secret nuclear bunker for decades, and a peak with a Canadian-like ecosystem.
This episode explores 50 remarkable geography…
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