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How many countries are there?

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Surprisingly enough, there is no clear answer to the question " how many countries are there "? Basically what defines a country as such, is if other countries recognize it! The only good answer is about 200. Watch this wonderful video from CGP Grey to learn more about ;)

Where does "Keep Calm And Carry On" come from?

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The "Keep Calm And Carry On" was a motivational poster produced by the British government in 1939 in preparation for the Second World War. It was part of a series of three "Home Publicity" posters (the others read "Your Courage, Your Cheerfulness, Your Resolution Will Bring Us Victory " and " Freedom Is in Peril. Defend It With All Your Might "). The British Government printed millions of these posters, but they were never exhibited to the public. Almost all copies were destroyed until one of them was "rediscovered" in 2000. Sources: youtube , wikipedia

3 Odd Facts About Pigeons

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Here are some interesting facts about pigeons ;) Have a nice watch ... and do not forget to subscribe the awesome youtube channel scishow