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    In 1948, Costa Rica abolished its military and spends the money on education and culture instead.
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    In France, there's a place called Y.
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    France's capital Paris means "the working people".
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    The flag of the Philippines is flown with the red stripe up in times of war and blue stripe up in times of peace.
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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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    China's capital Beijing means "Gate".
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    Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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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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