Did you know that, in 2002, Australia suffered its worst drought in 100 years, with water restrictions put in place in Sydney, Melbourne and many other areas, and farmers devastated by crop failures.
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A water tap covered with cobwebs in Wilcannia, New South Wales. Credit: Chris McGrath/Getty Images
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