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At 4,776,980 sq. km. this country has the second largest forested area
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Brazil
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Capital of the above
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Brasilia
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At 720, 500 sq. km. this country has the secondly largest amount of inland surface water area
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Russia
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After Germany, quiz takers seem to recall this more recent invasion and occupation by the US
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Iraq
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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
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United Kingdom
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Mention the Third Reich, and almost everyone thinks of this individual
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Adolf Hitler
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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.
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Chinese
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The Chinese make the most automobiles but most people know this country still manufactures almost as many despite ideas to the contrary`
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United States
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Second to China, this country executed 1,663 persons between 2007 and 2012
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Iran
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"All the world's a stage" "To be or not to be"
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William Shakespeare
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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
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Japan
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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
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China
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Born in Scotland, died in the US, invented the telephone while in Canada
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Alexander Graham Bell
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Largest city in Quebec and second largest in Canada
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Montreal
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Second largest South American country
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Argentina
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Other than the Netherlands, this European country is also known for futility at the final four in FIFA World Cup
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Sweden
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Other than Real Madrid, the other Spanish soccer club everyone seems to know
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FC Barcelona
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Second largest country in the world
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Canada
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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 .
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Abraham Lincoln
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