Things You'll Only See In Russia

Yes, There Is Swimming in Russia

Most people assume that Russia is a cold and barren wasteland, which is true for a good percentage of it. Yes, the oceans in Russia are cold to most outsiders, but to native Russians, it's simply a nice, refreshing dip. Old Russian wives' tales say that swimming in cold water is good for your health. 

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The More You Know

  • For 67 consecutive years, Mary was America's most popular female baby name. Linda broke the streak in 1947.
  • The Crown Jewels contain the two biggest cut diamonds on Earth.
  • There's a word for tapping someone on the opposite shoulder from behind to fool them.
  • Following the release of Rocky IV, a joke was making rounds in Hollywood. Since Rocky had run out of opponents, he would have to fight an alien if a fifth movie was made. Jim and John Thomas took the joke seriously and wrote a screenplay based on it, which later became the movie "Predator".
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