In Canada, the $1 and $2 come in the form of coins. The $1 is nicknamed a "loonie" because it contains a loon on it and the $2 is nicknamed the "twonie" because it is the equivalent of two "loonies."

The U.S. paid Russia $7.2 million for Alaska in 1867.

The most popular chocolate bar in the United Kingdom for the last 15 years has been Kit Kat.

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