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In South Korea, There’s a “Jeans Day” Instead of Casual Friday
Many companies allow denim once a week, leading to the name “Blue Jeans Friday.”
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There’s a Volcano That Spews Blue Fire
Indonesia’s Kawah Ijen volcano releases striking blue flames due to sulfuric gases igniting.
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Antarctica Has No Time Zone
Since it surrounds the South Pole, there’s no official time zone—research stations use their home country’s time.
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The Eiffel Tower Can Grow Taller in Summer
Due to heat expansion, the iron structure can grow about 15 cm (6 inches) taller in hot weather.
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Canada Has More Lakes Than the Rest of the World Combined
Over 60% of the world’s natural lakes are in Canada—more than 2 million!
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Lightning Strikes the Same Place Over 250 Times a Year
Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela holds the record for the most lightning activity on Earth.
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You Can Visit a Post Office Underwater
Vanuatu has the world’s only underwater post office, where you can mail waterproof postcards while diving.
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There’s a Country Inside a Country
Vatican City is an independent country entirely surrounded by the city of Rome, Italy.
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Spain Hosts a Giant Tomato Fight
La Tomatina in Buñol sees tens of thousands of people pelting each other with tomatoes every August.
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Africa Lies in All Four Hemispheres
It’s the only continent that spans north, south, east, and west hemispheres.
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Bubble Hotels Let You Sleep Under the Stars
In Iceland and France, transparent domes let guests stargaze from bed.
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The Icehotel in Sweden Is Rebuilt Every Winter
This hotel, made entirely from ice and snow, melts in spring and is re-sculpted each year.