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*...that the [[Centro Maree]] is responsible for sending out the tide forecast and acqua alta warnings in Venice? | *...that the [[Centro Maree]] is responsible for sending out the tide forecast and acqua alta warnings in Venice? | ||
*...there are 1,098 [[coats of arms]] in Venice? | *...there are 1,098 [[coats of arms]] in Venice? | ||
*...that Venice is the [[cruise ship]] capital of the Mediterranean? | *...that Venice is the [[Cruise ships|cruise ship]] capital of the Mediterranean? | ||
*...there are 238 [[wellheads]] in Venice? | *...there are 238 [[wellheads]] in Venice? | ||
*...Venice is composed of 182 [[canals]] that are navigated by [[public transportation boats]] along with more traditional [[gondolas]]? | *...Venice is composed of 182 [[canals]] that are navigated by [[ACTV Boat Lines|public transportation boats]] along with more traditional [[gondolas]]? | ||
*...that the Venetian [[Sewage disposal|sewage]] system was once the most advanced in the world? | *...that the Venetian [[Sewage disposal|sewage]] system was once the most advanced in the world? | ||
*...the greatest flood in history was the [[flood of 1966]] which destroyed billions of dollars worth of art? | *...the greatest flood in history was the [[flood of 1966]] which destroyed billions of dollars worth of art? | ||
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