Things You'll Only See In Russia

Secret Cities?

It only makes sense that a country so big would be filled with secret, unattainable cities. Russia is allegedly home to about 42 cities of which the government has classified as top secret. These cities don't appear on maps and are impossible to visit. It's not recommended that anyone tries to seek them out. 

Russian Sports

The most popular sport in Russia is soccer. After that is ice hockey, handball, boxing, tennis, and car racing. Russians are famous for being incredible Olympic athletes. Their gymnastics team is historic in every way. They've also bred some of the most famous people in the sports world: Anna Kournikova, Maria Sharapova, Alexander Ovechkin, and Sergei Federov. 

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The More You Know

  • Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
  • Grasshopper Mice have evolved to turn scorpion venom into a pain-killer. They now prey on scorpions.
  • Over 80 million bacteria can be exchanged in one kiss.
  • Surfaces near the equator move much faster than those in other locations on Earth.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.