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

  • Russia has a larger surface area than Pluto.
  • For 67 consecutive years, Mary was America's most popular female baby name. Linda broke the streak in 1947.
  • A former NASA scientist invented the Super Soaker.
  • A reindeer's eyes can change colors with the seasons.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.