Mind-BlowingCanada contains approximately 60% of the world's lakes, with an estimated 2 million lakes scattered across its landscape. It also holds the largest area of intact forest remaining on Earth.45313k
WeirdOutdatedNew Jersey and Oregon are the only two states where it is illegal to pump your own gas.4412k
Mind-BlowingIf Manhattan had the same population density as Alaska, only about 30 people would live there.1821k
Mind-BlowingLongest officially recognized place name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu.1663k
Mind-BlowingThe names of all seven continents end with the same letter they begin with: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas.1644k
InterestingThe name Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, likely derives from Sanskrit and Persian words meaning 'high place,' fitting for a city situated 1,790 meters above sea level in the Hindu Kush mountains.1431k
InterestingOutdatedIn Bangladesh, $5 will buy a beer or a first-class train ticket for a cross-country trip.1111k
WeirdThe longest place name in Europe is llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantsiliogogogoch in Wales.1012k