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McDonald's closed its eight Jamaican restaurants in 2005 due to a failure to adapt to local tastes and preferences (QSR Magazine). This marked the fast-food giant's complete exit from the country.

Geoscience Australia explains that the lack of active volcanoes on mainland Australia is because it doesn't sit on a tectonic plate boundary. While there are active volcanoes on nearby islands, Australia's mainland activity ceased in the Newer Volcanics Province roughly 5,000 years ago.

Indonesia's island territory is vast, with estimates reaching far higher than the number the government has ever officially counted (BBC). Despite years of estimates, the true number remains unknown.

Iceland is mosquito-free due to its harsh freeze-thaw cycles, which prevent mosquito eggs from hatching successfully (The New York Times, 2016).

Fueled by public support, New Zealand became the first self-governing country to grant women national voting rights in 1893 (Archives New Zealand). Thirteen petitions with 31,872 signatures, though mostly lost to history, championed women's suffrage and demonstrably influenced this landmark decision.

Argentina boasts South America's most extreme elevations! Its Cerro Aconcagua mountain, towering at 22,841 feet (CIA World Factbook), is not only the continent's highest peak but surpasses any mountain in North America. Meanwhile, the Laguna del Carbón Salt Lake dips an impressive 345 feet below sea level.

The US Constitution does not establish an official language, a fact often misunderstood. As Dr. Wayne Wright (Purdue University) told CNN, "The Founding Fathers didn't see a need to declare one."

Confined to the Democratic Republic of Congo, bonobos, our closest living relatives, face increased endangerment (African Wildlife Foundation). Habitat loss and poaching have drastically reduced their numbers to an estimated 15,000-20,000 in the wild.

The Amazon rainforest is widely known as the "lungs of the world," but it's not the most extensive forest. Russia's boreal forests, spanning the vast taiga region, hold that title. Scientific American reports that a whopping 19% of the world's forests reside in Russia.

A 2013 South China Morning Post report raised concerns about China's massive disposable chopstick industry. The staggering production of 80 billion pairs annually has potential negative implications for the country's forest reserves.

If it seems impossible that France would have more time zones than larger countries like Russia or Canada, the Guinness World Records explained that the nation also sets the times for its remaining global territories. So if the time zones for every French territory in the world were counted up, there would be 12 under normal circumstances and 13 during daylight savings time.

The 50 per 1,000 twin birth rate is likely an exaggeration. Studies suggest a twin birth rate of around 42-45 per 1,000 births in Igbo-Ora, which is still significantly higher than the global average.

Ireland made its mark early at the Olympic Games, earning a silver medal not in sports, but in art! In 1924, Jack B. Yeats' painting of the iconic Liffey Swim competition captivated the judges (Irish Times).

Legend has it, as recounted by PBS, that coffee's stimulating effects were first discovered in Ethiopia. A goat herder named Kaldi noticed his goats being unusually energetic after consuming red fruits from a coffee shrub. Curious, Kaldi tried them himself, and according to the legend, the rest is history. It's important to note that this is a story passed down through generations, and the exact origins of coffee remain uncertain.

The CBC reports that 90% of Canadians reside close to the US border, likely due to the warmer climate and suitable land for agriculture in these regions.

According to UNESCO, Italy boasts the most World Heritage Sites globally, with an impressive 58 landmarks recognized for their cultural, historical, or natural significance. This isn't entirely surprising considering the vast and enduring legacy of the Roman Empire. Italy still edges out other historical powerhouses like Greece and China for the top spot.

Despite the growing popularity of coffee (70 million cups per day), tea remains the undisputed champion beverage in the UK Brits consume an astonishing 100 million cups of tea daily, according to Reader's Digest.

Monaco may have a small population (around 36,686), but when you consider its tiny landmass (only 0.75 square miles), it's no wonder Guinness World Records recognizes it as the most densely populated country on Earth.

Shinto tradition considers Nara's Sika deer (over 1,200!) messengers of the gods. Tourists flock to see them bow (a learned behavior) for special treats! (Deutsche Welle)

According to WorldAtlas, India holds the world's second-largest English-speaking population, following the United States. Estimates suggest India has over 125 million English speakers.