Rio de Janeiro was once capital of Portugal, making it the only European capital outside of Europe.
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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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France's capital Paris means "the working people".
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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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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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