Crazy country facts.. Bishop’s rock in the UK is the World’s smallest island.

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Crazy country facts.

Bishop’s rock in the UK is the World’s smallest island

There are more chickens in the world than people!

The moon moves 3.82 cms away from the Earth every year! Who measured that?

The British flag should only be called the Union Jack when it is flown on a ship at sea!

More than half of the coast line in the USA is in Alaska, take a look at its shape!

A storm does not become a hurricane until its speed reaches 74 mph. Hold on to your hats!

In some countries children can be jailed for cheating in their exams!

The deepest part of the Pacific Ocean is 6.8 miles down. Just remember to hold your breath!

There are about 1800 thunderstorms occurring on the Earth at any one time!!!