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    Rio de Janeiro was once capital of Portugal, making it the only European capital outside of Europe.
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    Yucatán Name
    Yucatán Name
    The Mexican state of Yucatán was named so after a misunderstanding when the Spaniards arrived and asked the locals what they called the place. The locals replied "Yucatan" which means "I don’t understand you" in their native tongue.
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    Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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    Costa Rica Military
    Costa Rica Military
    In 1948, Costa Rica abolished its military and spends the money on education and culture instead.
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    Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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    In the U.S. the typical school year is 180 days long. In China, the typical school year is 251 days.
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    The Pirate Bay tried buying their own island in hopes of making their own country with no copyright laws.
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    In Czech Republic, women are entitled to up to 4 years of paid maternity leave, increasing to 7 years if the child is disabled.
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