Mississippi River
Mississippi River
Location: From Minneapolis, Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico.
Size: Longest river in North America
Discovered by: De Soto in 1541.
Interesting information: Major League Baseball uses the mud from the Mississippi River to rub on Major League Baseballs.
Bibliography: http://biology.usgs.gov/s+t/snt/noframe/ms137.htm
James G.Wiener www.oldmanriver.com
Created by Jesse
Date created September 29, 2000
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