Who was OR-7?
OR-7 was a gray wolf from Oregon that traveled more than 1,000 miles and became the first wild wolf known in California since 1924 when he crossed the state line in 2011.
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- What is the smallest park in the world?
“Portland's Mill Ends Park, only about two feet across, is recognized by Guinness World Records as the smallest park in the world.”
Reference: Guinness World Records
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How did Portland get its name?
Portland was named in 1845 by a coin toss between founders from Portland, Maine, and Boston.
Hottest place on Earth
What is the hottest place on Earth? El Azizia in Libya recorded a temperature of 136 degrees Fahrenheit (57.8 Celsius) on Sept. 13, 1922 the hottest ever measured. In Death Valley, it got up to 134 Fahrenheit on July 10, 1913.