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Gippsland, in south-east Australia, is home to the giant Gippsland earthworm. They can reach up to 3 meters in length and 2 centimeters in diameter. They can also expand and contract their bodies, making them appear much larger. They weigh around 200 grams.

Sandy Island, a land mass no larger than Manhattan in the Pacific Ocean, was discovered by James Cook in 1876. When a team of Australian scientists went to survey the island in 2012, they found that there was no island at all! They believe that Cook might have spotted a mass of floating volcanic stone and gas.

If you’re playing Monopoly competitively, the prize money for the Monopoly World Championship is $20,580 – this is the same amount that is in the game’s bank. The tokens of the game were inspired by charm bracelets.