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10 Unusual Facts About European Countries

Europe is an old continent, and it has a lot of ups and downs, but it is worth paying a visit. And we bet there are so many unusual things that you…

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10.Germany

When I say Germany, I automatically think about beer. And if you are a fan of this drink, then you should definitely know that the famous Oktoberfest is actually held in September. In 1810, when Prince Ludwig married, he wanted to throw a party and invited all Bavarians to have fun with him. And this is how the party became an annual event known by the name of Oktoberfest.

Because it’s usually warmer in September, the events start this month and end on the first Sunday of October to keep the name in place.

Imagine how it would have sounded like to be named Septemberfest?

Germans like to eat, that’s for sure. But did you know that there are more kebab restaurants in Berlin than in Istanbul? Yes, it’s true. More than 4,000 kebab shops.

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