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  2. List of river name etymologies - Wikipedia

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    There are several different explanations for the name, all involving it being the first water to be found by desperately thirsty parties. Canadian River: The etymology is unclear. The name may have come from French-Canadian traders and hunters who traveled along the river, or early explorers may have thought that the river flowed into Canada.

  3. Waterfall - Wikipedia

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    European explorers often preferred to give waterfalls names in their own language; for instance, David Livingstone named Victoria Falls after Queen Victoria, though it was known by local peoples as Mosi-oa-Tunya. Many waterfalls have descriptive names which can come from the river they are on, places they are near, their features, or events ...

  4. List of waterfalls - Wikipedia

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    This list of notable waterfalls of the world is sorted by continent, then country, then province, state or territory. A waterfall is included if it has an existing article specifically for it on Wikipedia, and it is at least 15 m (50 ft) high, or the falls have some historical significance based on multiple reliable references.

  5. These Popular Nature Baby Names Capture Kids' Untamed ... - AOL

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    But the most common nature names in the U.S. are botanical names for girls — Violet, Hazel, Ivy, and Willow are in the Top 50 — and water names for boys, like Dylan (meaning “son of the sea ...

  6. Havasu Falls - Wikipedia

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    There are many picnic tables on the opposite side of the creek, and it is easy to cross over by following the edges of the pools. Swimming behind the falls and entering a small rock shelter behind it is possible. However, drownings have occurred. [6] There is no access to drinking water from the trailhead parking lot to the Supai Village.

  7. Baby Animals 101: Fun Names and Surprising Facts - AOL

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    You can learn more about each of these animals, too, by. ... Baby Animals 101: Fun Names and Surprising Facts. Ashley Haugen. December 12, 2024 at 1:06 AM. Young kangaroo, ...

  8. Amicalola Falls - Wikipedia

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    Amicalola Falls is a 729-foot (222 m) waterfall on Amicalola Creek in Dawson County, Georgia, United States. It the highest waterfall in Georgia and is considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia. [1] The name "Amicalola" is derived from a Cherokee language term ama uqwalelvyi, meaning "tumbling waters."

  9. 35 baby names that mean thankful, grateful or blessed - AOL

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    "A name that gives thanks sends a dual message to a child: it’s a reminder to be grateful and appreciate the good in life, and that the child herself is a blessing to his or her family."