Things You'll Only See In Russia

Helicopter Golf

You've heard of fly fishing, now get ready for helicopter golf. Russia is so big that they have the space for helicopter-based games! The operator guides a huge mallet around the course while trying to hit a 3-foot-tall ball. This isn't exactly a game that everyone can play, helicopters are still pretty expensive. 

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The More You Know

  • The longest place name on the planet is 85 letters long.
  • In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
  • Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
  • Glitter is so unique it can be used as forensic evidence if matching glitter is found at the crime scene and on the suspect since glitter often goes unnoticed by the suspect.
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