Athens is one of the most sunny cities of the World, a place where sun shines about 270 days per year.
French in Africa
More people speak French in Africa than do those in France.
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The smallest known asteroid, 1991 BA, is only 6 meters (20 feet) across.
At least 180 languages are spoken in Brazil.
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2,193 miles per hour. It has held the record for nearly 40 years.
Ancient Romans celebrated "Saturnalia", a festival in which slaves and their masters would switch places.
Guinea fowls are very adaptable birds. They’re able to live in the lowlands and on altitudes of 9,800 feet.
Canada is home to nearly 60% of the world’s polar bears.
Egypt’s main exports include cotton, aluminum, food products and oil.
Cows are worshiped and celebrated during many different festivals throughout India.