More books are written, published and sold per person per year in Iceland than anywhere else on the planet. One in ten Icelanders will become a published author in their lifetime.
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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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Brazil has their own version of Miss America. Miss Bumbum Brazil pageant is an annual competition for the best butt in the country.
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In 2006, an Australian man tried to sell New Zealand on eBay. The starting price was $0.01 AUD and managed to reach $3000 before eBay closed the auction.
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Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur means "Muddy River"
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Denmark has twice as many pigs as there are people.
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Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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