Just a book with some random facts about anything and everything.
(Formerly 'Factastic! - Random Facts')
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821. The national cuisine of Belarus has over 300 potato recipes.
822. Belarus is the only European country that still has the death penalty.
823. Almost 40% of Belorussian territory is covered in forests which is represented by the green stripe on their flag.
824. The National festival of ethnic and cultural traditions "Call of Polesie" was recognized as the best event of tourism in 2012. During the festival the participants were taught to make pottery and cook local dishes.
825. The longest street in Belarus and one of the longest in Europe is the Independence Avenue/Nezavisimosty Avenue in Minsk which is 12 km long. Throughout its history, it not only grew on the length and width, but also changed the name 14 times.
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826. Europewide, the most treasures per year are found in Belarus.
827 . During the long history the capital Minsk was burned to the ground and completely rebuild 18 times.
828. Birch sap is one of the favorite drinks of Belarusians. It is sold in packs and large glass jars. In the villages, people harvest birch sap every spring.
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829. There are a lot of medieval castles in Belarus. The Belorussians were often attacked by hostile neighbors who robbed the country several times. The castle located in the village Mir is considered the most beautiful one.
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830. Belorussian author Svetlana Alexievich received a Nobel Prize in 2015 for her work in literature.
