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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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    In 1948, Costa Rica abolished its military and spends the money on education and culture instead.
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    France's capital Paris means "the working people".
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    Spain's capital Madrid means "place of abundant water".
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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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    Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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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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    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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