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  • True or False, In Thailand, there's a championship in which men race while carrying their wives on their backs.
    False. It is in Finland
  • True or False? There's an event in Saudi Arabia in which camels wrestle.
    False. It is in Turkey.
  • In which country do people take off their shoes before entering someone's home?
    Japan
    Mexico
    Italy
    Egypt
  • The "Giving Cinnamon" custom is traditional in which country? (people will throw cinnamon to you from head to toe if you're not married on your 25th birthday)
    Switzerland
    The Netherlands
    Denmark
    Norway
  • True or False? In Colombia, during New Year, people walk with their luggage around the city in order to bring good luck and so travel way more that new year.
    True
  • In which country do people celebrate the Day of the Dead?
    Mexico
    Spain
    China
    Brazil
  • True or False? Polterabend takes place in Germany on the day before a wedding. Friends and family gather around and smash things on the floor.
    True
  • True or False? Some Taiwanese funerals feature cheerleaders to liven up the event.
    True
  • True or False? There's a feast for monkeys once a year in Japan
    False. It is in Thailand.
  • True or False? People from Yukon, Canada, celebrate the winter season by dunking their heads into hot springs and waiting for their hair to freeze over.
    True
  • In which country, do guests spit on the newlywed bride in an attempt to ward off evil?
    Greece
    Saudi Arabia
    India
    Norway
  • True or False? The event "Tomatina", where people throw tomatoes at each other, takes place in Valencia once a year.
    True
  • Which country is famous for its Maori culture?
    South Africa
    Canada
    Australia
    New Zealand
  • What is the traditional Indian greeting?
    Shalom
    Konochiwa
    Nihao
    Namaste
  • What is the traditional outfit worn by Scottish men?
    Kilt
    Saree
    Sari
    Kimono
  • Where is the Cheese Rolling Festival held?
    the UK
    Germany
    Holland
    France
  • True or False? In Japan, it is common for people to slurp and make noises while consuming food.
    true
  • In which country do people point with their lips instead of their thumb or fingers?
    Nicaragua
    Turkey
    Colombia
    Thailand
  • Where does the festival where people play in mud pits and compete in mud-related activities take place?
    South Korea
    China
    Japan
    North Korea
  • True or False? Children in Greece toss their baby teeth onto the roof when it falls down
    True
  • What is the traditional dress of Japan called?
    Kilt
    Sari
    Kimono
    Dirndl
  • What is the Festival of Lights in Thailand called?
    Phi Ta Khon
    Vesak
    Loy Krathong
    Songkran
  • Which country does flamenco dance originate from?
    Spain
    Argentina
    Portugal
    Brazil
  • Where do people leap off chairs and into the new year as a symbol of leaving behind bad luck?
    France
    Denmark
    Switzerland
    Norway