Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
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Location Information
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The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean in the world and adjoins the west coasts of North and South America as well as Far East Asia, East Siberia and Oceania.
History
The Lewis and Clark expedition wanted to get to the Pacific Ocean. Eventually, they found their way to the Columbia River, with Sacagawea's help, and followed it to the Pacific Ocean. When they arrived there, they decided to name the area Eugene, Oregon.[1]
Grampa Simpson has told stories about his service in World War II in the Pacific theater.[2][3][4][5][6]
Mr. Burns recalled how came to have his long-lost son Larry and Larry wondered what happened to his mother Lily. After Larry was born Lily's family had her bundled off to a convent in the South Seas (another name for the Pacific south of the equator).[7]
Appearances
Episode – "Lisa the Greek" - Episode – "Bart vs. Australia" (seen on globe)
- Episode – "Simpson Tide"
- Episode – "Thirty Minutes Over Tokyo"
- Episode – "Missionary: Impossible"
- Episode – "Lisa the Tree Hugger"
- Episode – "Margical History Tour" (Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea)
- Episode – "Simpsons Christmas Stories"
- Episode – "Thursdays with Abie"
- Episode – "Three Dreams Denied"
References
