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    Canada has more freshwater lakes than the rest of the world combined. It also has more forests than any other country in the world.
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    The country of Brazil is named after the brazil nut.
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    Last 2 European countries to let women vote: Switzerland (1971) and Leichtenstein (1984).
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    Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur means "Muddy River"
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    Beer Used to Be Classed as a Soft Drink in Russia
    In 2011, Russia acknowledged beer as an alcoholic beverage. Before then, any drink under 10% volume was considered a soft drink.
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    Singapore means "Lion city".
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    Afghanistan's capital Kabul means "hump backed".
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    At their closest point, the Russian and U.S. borders are less than two miles apart.
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