Things You'll Only See In Russia

Poverty is Rampant

Roughly, there are 21 million Russians who are considered homeless. 14% of the general population earns less than $220 a month. Moscow has a huge homeless and poverty epidemic which isn't evident by the extravagant buildings that decorate the streets.

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The More You Know

  • There are 293 ways to make change for $1.
  • Contrary to popular belief, Marilyn Munroe was nowhere near a 'plus' size 12 - 16, she was closer to a US size 0.
  • The first TV commercial didn't air until the 1940s.
  • You can survive being in outer space without permanent damage for about half a minute.
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