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

  • The idea that a man should spend two months salary on an engagement ring was popularized by De Beers' ad agency.
  • When Boris Yeltsin met President Clinton in 1995, his first question was "Do you think O.J. did it?"
  • Lightning can heat the air it passes through to 50,000 degrees.
  • The people who are currently alive are only 7% of the total number of people who have ever lived.
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