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There is a river that appears to flow uphill.

Why it is true

The Green River in the USA creates an optical illusion that makes it appear to flow uphill. Geologists confirmed the phenomenon is the result of the visual relationship between the watercourse and the surrounding relief, shaped over millions of years.

Source: Geology

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