Things You'll Only See In Russia

Winter Swimming

Swimming in ice-cold waters isn't that weird in Russia! Every year, soon after the new year starts, Russians do an "ice plunge" into the nearest frozen-over lake. This tradition started over a hundred years ago. Even Russian elders take the plunge, claiming that it's good for their cardiovascular system! 

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The More You Know

  • The largest volcano in the solar system is three times taller than Mount Everest.
  • It costs the U.S. Mint almost twice as much to mint each penny and nickel as the coins are actually worth. Taxpayers lost over $100 million in 2013 just through the coins being made.
  • Finland has more saunas than cars.
  • The smallest unit of measurement in the universe is the Planck length.
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