Things You'll Only See In Russia

Russians Love a Good Coat Coatroom

Russian's can appreciate a good coatroom. After all, you're going to need a coat everywhere you go, so it's kind of necessary. It doesn't matter where you go: a bar, a theater, a museum, a restaurant... There will be a decently sized and organized room to hang your coat! 

Russia Is Bigger Than Pluto

Well, bigger in area, of course. Russia is nearly 17 million kilometers squared while Pluto's surface area covers an estimated 16.6 kilometers squared. Russia is the biggest country on Earth, but to compare its size to a whole planet is pretty mind boggling. 

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The More You Know

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.