Country Facts

    Country Facts

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    Honolulu is the only place in the United States that has a royal palace!
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    Honolulu is the only place in the United States that has a royal palace.
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    Iceland has no railway system or army!
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    If China imported just 10% of it's rice needs- the price on the world market would increase by 80%.
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    In 1956, 80% of all U.S. households had a refrigerator, but only 8% of British households had one!
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    In 39 of the 50 U.S. states, the travel industry is the largest single employer.
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    In Brazil, Christmas is celebrated with fireworks.
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    In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak.
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    In India, Pajamas are accepted as standard daytime wearing apparel.
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    In India, people are legally allowed to marry a dog!
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    In Kentucky, 50% of the people who get married for the first time are teenagers.
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    In Mexico, the Tooth Fairy is known as the 'Tooth Mouse'.
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    In the U.S., for every dollar you spend on gasoline 27 cents of it is in taxes.
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    In the United States, deaf people have safer driving records than hearing people!
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    In Tibet it is considered good manners to stick out your tongue at someone.
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    In what country will you find the most Universities? India.
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    Israel is one quarter the size of the state of Maine.
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    Istanbul, Turkey is the only city in the world located on two continents.
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    It is illegal for tourists to enter Mexico with more than 2 CD's!
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