Common Knowledge (for Quiztakers) #2

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At 4,776,980 sq. km. this country has the second largest forested area

Capital of the above

At 720, 500 sq. km. this country has the secondly largest amount of inland surface water area

After Germany, quiz takers seem to recall this more recent invasion and occupation by the US

The US has military bases in approximately 30 countries, 90% of quiz takers knew US forces were located in this country probably realizing their so-called special relationship

Mention the Third Reich, and almost everyone thinks of this individual

Other than French, 90% of quiz takers knew of this ethnic group in Canada. Its rather odd though in that its not the English and they are only ranked 8th.

The Chinese make the most automobiles but most people know this country still manufactures almost as many despite ideas to the contrary`

Second to China, this country executed 1,663 persons between 2007 and 2012

"All the world's a stage" "To be or not to be"

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When people think of excellent science education in Asia, they usually think of this country but its only the second best in Asia behind Singapore

When asked for countries with the largest net exports (highest positive trade balance), almost all can name this large manufacturing country despite the fact its actually third behind Germany and Russia

Born in Scotland, died in the US, invented the telephone while in Canada

Largest city in Quebec and second largest in Canada

Second largest South American country

Other than the Netherlands, this European country is also known for futility at the final four in FIFA World Cup

Other than Real Madrid, the other Spanish soccer club everyone seems to know

Second largest country in the world

99% of quiz takers seem to think he should be in the top ten list of US presidents and they are right. He is number one .