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English is widely spoken around the world, and so it shouldn't come as surprise to learn that it is also the most taught language. Alongside English, however, French is also taught in every country! Now, that's surprising!

Shadow puppets come in a variety of shapes, depending on where they were created. They can be moved with the help of chopsticks and cords. In some countries, a performance can be longer than nine hours. The simplest version of the shadow play is casting shadows with your hands onto a wall.

Have you ever signed a postcard or a letter with an X to stand in for a kiss? The origins of this custom may date back to medieval times when people who couldn’t write used the X as their signature in front of a witness. To show their sincerity, the X was then kissed.