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[Countries fact 1] The reason currency in US is green in color because U.S. Bureau of Printing and Engraving had plenty of green ink, which was durable. The color green was also associated with stability.
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[Countries fact 2] Germany doesn’t recognize Scientology as a religion.
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[Countries fact 3] American English is more homogeneous than British English. It is more difficult to tell where an American is from in the US than it is to tell where a Brit is from in the UK.
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[Countries fact 4] The British government in the 1960s feared that their control of Gibraltar was at risk from monkey lesbianism.
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[Countries fact 5] Most beers couldn’t withstand the 6 month trip from Great Britain to the British colonies in India, where the climate was too hot to brew. In response, a brewer heavily hopped and aged their beers, making them pale, and able to survive the journey. That’s how IPAs or “Indian Pale Ales” got their name.
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[Countries fact 6] Children belonging to the Moken tribe of Thailand have perfect vision underwater. They do is by constricting their pupils and changing their lens shape, just like dolphins and seals. They use this ability to hunt for fish, clam, and shells to eat.
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[Countries fact 7] In medieval Europe “barber-butchers” were barbers that practiced surgery as well, a profession ranging from amputations to haircuts. The red and white ‘barber swirl’ in front of most barbershops today signifies blood and bandages which was common in their trade.
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[Countries fact 8] Iceland was involved in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. They sent two troops.
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[Countries fact 9] China produces 67% of the world's watermelons. They produce 20 times more than the second highest producer.
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[Countries fact 10] Antarctica used to be called Australia until modern-day Australia stole its name in 1824, which left the continent nameless until its current name was adopted in the 1890s.
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This countries facts generator can generate some interesting countries facts for free. These countries facts can help you learn some new knowledge and know more about countries.
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