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Why So Many Big Cities Line Up Here?

Ever wondered why Philly, Baltimore, DC, Richmond, and Columbia are all in a neat row? It’s all thanks to the “Fall Line”—where rivers hit rocky rapids and early ships had to stop. Those waterfalls powered mills, sparked industry, and boom: instant city hotspots! Even today, highways and railways follow this ancient boundary. Geography literally shaped America’s map! #Transportation #HistoryNerd #GeographyFacts