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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 France, there's a place called Y.
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    China's capital Beijing means "Gate".
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    Spain's capital Madrid means "place of abundant water".
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    Argentina's capital Buenos Aires means "Good air".
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    Thailand's capital Bangkok means "city of angels".
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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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    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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