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Quotation[0] = "The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 in Athens, Greece. \"Deca\" is a Greek word meaning, ten; \"Athlon\" means contest.";
Quotation[1] = "Australia is the only country that is also a continent.";
Quotation[2] = "In Colombia, you'll see many kids eating bananas. They're loaded with potassium and other nutrients.";
Quotation[3] = "Basketball was invented by a physical education teacher in 1891.";
Quotation[4] = "New Zealand has no native land mammals other than bats.";
Quotation[5] = "The returning boomerang was invented by Australian Aborigines over 10,000 years ago.";
Quotation[6] = "The Kingdom of Thailand was known as Siam until 1939.";
Quotation[7] = "Holland is famous for its cheese, which is eaten with almost every meal. For a healthy snack, make Cheese Mini-Kabobs. Layer a ham square, pineapple chunk, and low-fat cheese cube on a toothpick.";
Quotation[8] = "Many kids in China compete in both international chess and Chinese chess tournaments. In order to be the best, they often play for hours after finishing their homework.";
Quotation[9] = "The world has Mexico to thank for the gift of chocolate. The Olmecs were the first to discover the process of extracting the dark rich substance from cacao beans.";
Quotation[10] = "Kids in Thailand enjoy snacking on coconuts and mangos between games. Try them fresh or sample the dried version for an exotic treat.";
Quotation[11] = "In a century's time, the Dutch have gone from being among the smallest people in Europe to the tallest in the world.";
Quotation[12] = "In China, kids love to snack on edamame (ed-duh-MAH-may), which are soybeans in pea pods. It's a tasty snack and a great way to pack more protein into your diet.";
Quotation[13] = "In school in Ghana, children learn to speak English and up to nine other native languages!";
Quotation[14] = "Some kids in Australia who live in a very unpopulated area called \"the outback\" go to a school called \"the school of the air.\" These kids have a radio at their house, which they use to listen to their teacher's lessons. All of their homework and tests are sent to their teacher by either mail or email.";
Quotation[15] = "For a sweet treat after dropping down, try some juicy kiwifruit. They are a great source of Vitamin C.";
Quotation[16] = "New Zealand is known for its extraordinarily diverse range of birds. The nation's official bird is the Kiwi.";
Quotation[17] = "Elementary education in Russia lasts for nine grades. At the end of the ninth grade they take a national exam. If they score well, they can win a gold or silver medal.";
Quotation[18] = "Since 1896 - the beginning of the modern Olympics - only Greece and Australia have participated in every Games.";
Quotation[19] = "Chinese kids are very creative. They are especially creative when it comes to Origami, the art of folding paper into other objects. Teach your kids about Origami and show them how to make something simple.";
Quotation[20] = "For a sweet snack grab a papaya; it's a favorite of kids in Ghana. Try it plain or add it to other tropical fruits like bananas and mangos to create a mouth-watering fruit salad.";
Quotation[21] = "In Holland, there is a park on almost every corner. Kids ride their bikes there after school to play with their friends and spend time with their families.";
Quotation[22] = "Most of Russia has only two seasons - summer and winter. Russia is known for its long, extremely cold winters. For a fun treat, freeze natural fruit juice in an ice tray. When you need a snack, eat one of the juice \"icicles\" and think of Russia.";
Quotation[23] = "There are a variety of cultures in Colombia and many interesting crafts are made there including: basketware, weaving and pottery. Teach your students about these different crafts by making small pinch pots.";
Quotation[24] = "Futbol (or soccer) is the most popular sport in Colombia. It is not uncommon to see kids playing it outside after school. If they don't have a ball they improvise and use a crushed milk carton.";
Quotation[25] = "People in Mexico love music and dancing. They combined these two things to make up one of their favorite folk dances, The Mexican Hat Dance. Children in Mexico have lots of fun learning this dance at a young age. They simply clap their hands along with music while dancing in a circle around a hat.";
Quotation[26] = "\"Thai Wai\" is the traditional Thai greeting and is used as a sign of respect. It is a prayer-like gesture, done by bringing your hands together at nose level. When Thai children leave for and return from school they \"wai\" to their parents.";
Quotation[27] = "Between games, kids in Greece enjoy mezethes (meh-ZEH-thes)... little snacks of dried fruit and nuts.  In America, it is called trail mix. Make your own using foods like pretzels, dried fruit, assorted nuts, and a few dark chocolate chips.";
Quotation[28] = "Q is the only letter in the alphabet that does not appear in the name of any state in the United States.";
Quotation[29] = "Vincent Van Gogh is a famous Dutch painter. He is known for his use of bright colors and unique style. Teach your students about Van Gogh and his most famous paintings.";