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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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    Niue's Pokemon Coins
    In 2001, the island country of Niue featured Pikachu and other Pokemon on their currency.
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    The water between India and Sri Lanka is only 3-30 feet deep and was purportedly passable on foot until 1480 AD when a cyclone moved some sand around.
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    Most Peaceful Country
    Most Peaceful Country
    Iceland has no army and is also recognized as the world’s most peaceful country.
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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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    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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    Denmark has twice as many pigs as there are people.
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    Japan's capital Tokyo means "Eastern Capital".
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