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    Streets in Japan do not have names.
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    Glow-In-The-Dark Bike Path
    Glow-In-The-Dark Bike Path
    In Holland, the world’s first public glow-in-the-dark bike path has opened. It features beautiful swirling patterns inspired by Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh’s famous 'Starry Night' painting.
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    On October 28, 2013, wind power provided 100% of Denmark's power. At 2:00am, it was producing 122% of the country's energy needs.
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    Denmark has twice as many pigs as there are people.
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    In Tibet it is considered good manners to stick out your tongue at someone.
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    Windmills always turn counter-clockwise. Except for the windmills in Ireland!
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    In Bangladesh, $5 will buy a beer or a first-class train ticket for a cross-country trip.
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    Iceland Has the Most Books Published per Person per Year in the World
    In Iceland, more books are published and sold per person every year than anywhere else in the world. Ten percent of Icelanders become a published author in their lifetime.
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