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  Russia has long been a great influence in the world. From its early days as part of the Soviet Union to its modern-day presence on the international stage, Russia continues to be one of the most influential nations in global affairs. As such, it is filled with secrets that many may not know. Here are 15 interesting facts about Russia that you may not have otherwise known: 1. Russia is the largest country in the world by land mass, covering more than 17 million square kilometers. 2. Russian is the official language of the country, but there are also many other languages spoken within its borders such as Tatar and Chuvash. 3. The average life expectancy in Russia is about 67 years, with a discrepancy of several years between men (63) and women (72). 4. Some of the world’s most famous authors hail from Russia, including Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and Anton Chekhov. 5. Russian pop culture is heavily influenced by the works of these authors, with movies and television shows based...

 1. Paul McCartney was born in Liverpool, England on June 18th, 1942. 2. He was a founding member of the band The Beatles, along with John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. 3. McCartney wrote and sang some of the most famous Beatles songs, including “Yesterday”, “Hey Jude”, “Let It Be”, and “Eleanor Rigby”. 4. After the breakup of The Beatles, McCartney formed the band Wings with wife Linda McCartney. 5. McCartney has released over 100 albums throughout his career, including 24 with The Beatles and eight with Wings. 6. He has won 18 Grammy Awards, including two for Album of the Year. 7. He has also received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and the Kennedy Center Honors. 8. McCartney was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1997 for his “services to music”. 9. He is the most successful songwriter of all time and is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. 10. He is the only artist to have written or co-written 32 songs that have reached number one on the Billboa...

 Juneteenth Day is a joyous occasion to celebrate freedom, African-American culture, and family. It’s also a time to share knowledge about the holiday with friends and family. To that end, The Flash Trivia presents 15 facts about Juneteenth Day: 1. Juneteenth Day is celebrated on June 19th and originated in Texas in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived to inform African-Americans of their emancipation from slavery. 2. It is the longest running African American holiday in the United States and is known by many names including Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, and Liberation Day. 3. There are many traditional foods associated with Juneteenth Day including barbecue, watermelon, collard greens, bean pies, fried fish and cornbread. 4. In 1980 Texas became the first state to declare June 19th an official holiday under its new name: ‘Juneteenth’ (a combination of ‘June’ and ‘nineteenth’). 5. Juneteenth Day has since spread to forty-eight states as well as Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S Virgin...

 Oklahoma Sooners are one of the most successful college football programs in the country. With a long list of accolades and titles, they have produced some of the greatest players to ever take the field. But, how much do you know about the Sooners? Here are 15 fun facts about the Oklahoma Sooners that you may not have known: 1. The Oklahoma Sooners began in 1895 as a men's basketball team known as the "Boomer Sooner". The name was changed to their current moniker after World War I. 2. The Oklahoma-Texas rivalry is one of college football’s oldest and most heated rivalries. It started in 1900 when Texas hosted Oklahoma for their first ever game. 3. Coach Bud Wilkinson led the Sooners to an unprecedented 47 consecutive wins from 1953 to 1957, earning them three national championships during his tenure. 4. Since 1947, the Oklahoma Sooners have won seven national championships and 44 conference titles. 5. The Sooners hold the NCAA record for most consecutive home wins, wit...