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KoreaKorea



KoreaKorea

�� South Korea has the world's highest nationSouth Korea has the world's highest national IQ, and is the best in mathematics, scieal IQ, and is the best in mathematics, scie

nce, problem solving and reading. South Knce, problem solving and reading. South Korea has one of the Best technology in theorea has one of the Best technology in theworld, with strong companies like Samsungworld, with strong companies like Samsungand LG. Snuppy, the world's first cloned (and LG. Snuppy, the world's first cloned (

copied) dog (Afghan Hound), was createdcopied) dog (Afghan Hound), was createdat Seoul National University (SNU) in Souat Seoul National University (SNU) in South Korea.th Korea.



AmericaAmerica



AmericaAmerica

�� On a Canadian two dollar bill, the flag flying over the Parliament Building is an AmOn a Canadian two dollar bill, the flag flying over the Parliament Building is an American flag.erican flag.

One in every 4 Americans has appeared on television.One in every 4 Americans has appeared on television.

In Los Angeles, there are fewer people than there are automobiles.In Los Angeles, there are fewer people than there are automobiles.

The United States has never lost a war in which mules were used.The United States has never lost a war in which mules were used.

52% of Americans drink coffee.52% of Americans drink coffee.

27% of Americans believe we never landed on the moon.27% of Americans believe we never landed on the moon.

35 million Americans are linked by blood to one (or more) of the 102 pilgrims who 35 million Americans are linked by blood to one (or more) of the 102 pilgrims who came to America on the Mayflower in 1620.came to America on the Mayflower in 1620.

Alaska is the state with the highest percentage of people who walk to work.Alaska is the state with the highest percentage of people who walk to work.



ChinaChina



ChinaChina�� China has the longest continuously used written language.China has the longest continuously used written language.�� China is the fourth largest country in the world (after RChina is the fourth largest country in the world (after Russia, Canada, and the U.S.). (slightly smaller than the Uussia, Canada, and the U.S.). (slightly smaller than the U.S.).S.)

�� 5,000 islands are near the Chinese coast.5,000 islands are near the Chinese coast.�� One in every five people in the world is Chinese.One in every five people in the world is Chinese.�� ChinaChina¶¶s population is four times that of the United Stats population is four times that of the United Stat

es.es.�� Fortune cookies are not made in china.Fortune cookies are not made in china.�� Toilet paper was invented in China in the late 1300s.Toilet paper was invented in China in the late 1300s.�� It was for emperors only. The Chinese invented paper,It was for emperors only. The Chinese invented paper,

the compass, gunpowder, and printing.the compass, gunpowder, and printing.



ChinaChina

�� Despite its size, all of China is in one time zone.Despite its size, all of China is in one time zone.�� The number one hobby in China is stamp collecting.The number one hobby in China is stamp collecting.�� China invented ice cream,China invented ice cream,�� For wealthy men and women in the late empire grew thFor wealthy men and women in the late empire grew th

e nails of their little fingers extremely long as a sign ofe nails of their little fingers extremely long as a sign oftheir rank.their rank.

�� The most important holiday in China is the Chinese NewThe most important holiday in China is the Chinese NewYear or Lunar New Year.Year or Lunar New Year.

�� Chinese is spoken by 92% of ChinaChinese is spoken by 92% of China¶¶s population.s population.�� Red symbolizes happiness for the ChineseRed symbolizes happiness for the Chinese



JapanJapan



JapanJapan

�� Raw horse meat is a popular entree in Japan. Sliced thinRaw horse meat is a popular entree in Japan. Sliced thinly and eaten raw it is called basashily and eaten raw it is called basashi ±± it is pictured aboit is pictured above.ve.

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19. Over 70% of Japan consists of mountains. The count19. Over 70% of Japan consists of mountains. The country also has over 200 volcanoes.ry also has over 200 volcanoes.

�� 17. The literacy rate in Japan is almost 100%.17. The literacy rate in Japan is almost 100%.

�� 16. There are vending machines in Japan that dispense b16. There are vending machines in Japan that dispense beer!eer!



JapanJapan

�� 15. Japanese people live 4 years longer than Americans.15. Japanese people live 4 years longer than Americans.

�� 14. Some men in Japan shave their heads as a form of14. Some men in Japan shave their heads as a form ofapology.apology.

��13. Japan has the second lowest homicide rate in the wo13. Japan has the second lowest homicide rate in the world,rld,

�� JapanJapan¶¶s unemployment rate is less than 4%.s unemployment rate is less than 4%.

�� 9. Japan consists of over 6,800 islands.9. Japan consists of over 6,800 islands.

�� 21% of the Japanese population is elderly, the highest pe21% of the Japanese population is elderly, the highest percent in the world.rcent in the world.

�� 3. In the past, the Japanese court system has had a conv3. In the past, the Japanese court system has had a conviction rate as high as 99%!iction rate as high as 99%!



Mario BrothersMario Brothers



Mario BrothersMario Brothers

�� Mario appeared as "Jumpman" in the game Donkey KongMario appeared as "Jumpman" in the game Donkey Kongin 1981.Mario is a carpenter who has a pet ape. The carin 1981.Mario is a carpenter who has a pet ape. The carpenter mistreats the ape, so penter mistreats the ape, so ³³Donkey KongDonkey Kong´́ escapes andescapes andkidnapskidnaps ³³Jumpman'sJumpman's´́ girlfriend, whose name wasgirlfriend, whose name was ³³LadyLady´́..³³JumpmanJumpman´́ was first named "Mario" in the arcade gamewas first named "Mario" in the arcade gameDonkey Kong Junior in 1982, the only game in which hDonkey Kong Junior in 1982, the only game in which he has ever been thought of as an bad guy. In the 1983e has ever been thought of as an bad guy. In the 1983arcade game Mario Bros. Mario and his younger brotherarcade game Mario Bros. Mario and his younger brotherLuigi are ItalianLuigi are Italian--American plumbers, who have to destroAmerican plumbers, who have to destro

y creatures that have been coming from the sewers beloy creatures that have been coming from the sewers below New York. Their surname was "Mario", which meansw New York. Their surname was "Mario", which meansMario's full name is "Mario Mario."Mario's full name is "Mario Mario."



RussiaRussia



RussiaRussia

�� Russia is the largest country in the world, stretching oveRussia is the largest country in the world, stretching over an area of 17.1 million square kilometer.r an area of 17.1 million square kilometer.

�� Russia is home to more than 100 different ethnic groups.Russia is home to more than 100 different ethnic groups.

��Russia has known natural gas in the world. (32%).Russia has known natural gas in the world. (32%).

�� Moscow is three hours ahead of London time and eightMoscow is three hours ahead of London time and eighthours ahead of New York.hours ahead of New York.

�� 6 million people in the US speak Russian.6 million people in the US speak Russian.

��There are approximately 10 million more woman than mThere are approximately 10 million more woman than men in Russia.en in Russia.

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