Things You'll Only See In Russia

Trans-Siberian Railway

Since Russia is physically the largest country in the world, trains became a necessity. They have the longest railway system called the Trans-Siberian Railway. This railway travels from the country's European side all the way to the Asian Pacific coast. It takes 152 hours to complete a full trip. 

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The More You Know

  • A reindeer's eyes can change colors with the seasons.
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  • Clark Kent (Superman in DC Comics) is also a character in the Marvel universe, where he's actually just a mild-mannered reporter and nothing more.
  • The hashtag symbol is technically called an octothorpe.
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