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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Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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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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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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China's capital Beijing means "Gate".
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Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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A 2012 study in eastern Germany was unable to find a single person under the age of 28 who believed in God.
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France's capital Paris means "the working people".
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