in 1899, the Mississippi River froze over near Cairo, Illinois, and icebergs broke loose and continued to float downriver through New Orleans before reaching the Gulf of Mexico.

by | May 16, 2022 | Fun Facts, Knowledge Chops


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Fun Fact: in 1899, the Mississippi River froze over near Cairo, Illinois, and icebergs broke loose and continued to float downriver through New Orleans before reaching the Gulf of Mexico.

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