Just a book with some random facts about anything and everything.
(Formerly 'Factastic! - Random Facts')
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791. Obeahism is a form of voodoo that was brought to Jamaica by African slaves and it is still practiced on the island.
792. There are very few snakes in Jamaica and the reason for that is that the mongoose was imported to Jamaica to kill rats in 1872. But it didn't only kill rats: the mongoose has killed off almost the entire population of snakes, so it is very unlikely to come across a snake in Jamaica.
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793. The native people of Jamaica are called the Arawak.
794. Rum is the national drink of Jamaica. It is mixed with just about any other beverage.
795. British writer Ian Fleming wrote ten of his world renowned James Bond spy thrillers in Jamaica.
796. In 1988, Jamaica became the first tropical country to enter a Winter Olympic event which was bobsled So far, only the United States has won more Olympic and World medals than Jamaica.
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797. Jamaica gained independence in 1962.
798. The national dish of Jamaica is Ackee and Saltfish. Most people in Jamaica eat it as a breakfast dish. Ackee is a fruit that grows locally. The dish is served with dumplings that are either fried or boiled. The saltfish is cooked in a small amount of oil with peppers and onions added for taste.
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799. Jamaica is one of only two countries in the world that has no colors in common with the flag of the United States of America.
‼️ 800. The stunning Blue Mountains in Jamaica are called blue due the mist that covers them: from a distance, the mist appears blue.
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I wanna go to Jamaica now! Anybody coming with me?
