The Russian language uses the Cyrillic alphabet.
Thanksgiving in Canada is celebrated earlier than in the US (October).
The Chinese zodiac features 12 animals, each representing a year in a 12-year cycle.
Jazz and blues music originated in the United States.
Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer statue is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Hindi and English are official languages, but there are 22 officially recognized regional languages.
Traditional arts include tea ceremonies, calligraphy, and ikebana (flower arranging).
Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Germany.
Fashion weeks in Paris are some of the most important globally.