1. True
2. False

As impossible as it is for Americans to imagine a society without McDonald's, the fast-food giant is wildly successful all over the world. Their operations haven't worked out in several countries, and their beef and tiny burgers weren't up to par for Jamaican appetites.

1. True
2. False

The African country of Benin records about 28 pairs of twins per every 1,000 births, which is the highest rate of twins in the world. The rate of twin births has steadily been increasing since records have been kept, and more than 3% of Earth's population is a twin.

1. True
2. False

The smallest Hong Kong banknote is a $10 bill, and any value under that comes in a coin format. Hong Kong is home to the $1, $2, $5 and $10 coin, so plan to walk around with a pocket full of change when visiting the country.

1. True
2. False

Iceland is not covered by ice, that's Greenland, but remarkably, there are no mosquitoes in Iceland. Nobody knows exactly why but there are plenty of theories out there. Nevertheless, this automatically puts Iceland at the top of greatest countries ever.

1. True
2. False

With more than 330 million citizens and 220 English-only speakers, there is no official language of America. Understanding basic English is a requirement to citizenship for foreign-born people, but other than that, it's not the country's official language.

1. True
2. False

People from the Netherlands are tall. They are the tallest people in the world on average, but they don't average a height of 6'4'', they average about 6'0''. Denmark, Norway, Croatia and Germany are all home to similar averages.

1. True
2. False

Any, if any, contact with extraterrestrial life is kept under heavy wraps, and if any official alien meeting occurred just outside of Peru, it has officially been kept a secret. Extraterrestrial sightings have been reported around the world forever, but whether you believe them is up to you.

1. True
2. False

Greek officials finally decided to enact this rule at archaeological sites after decades of wear and tear at some of the world's most iconic historical monuments. Monuments all around the world have unique guidelines for visiting, and it's always best to check before arriving.

1. True
2. False

Antarctica is home to 90% of the world's ice and 70% of the world's fresh water. It is not home to more than 99% of the world's water or fresh water. It is home to the South Pole, not to be mistaken with the Arctic, which is home to the North Pole.

1. True
2. False

You can only speed so fast in America before your speeding charge turns into reckless driving, so speeding tickets in the U.S. only go so high, but in Finland, they are based on your income. People have been fined $100,000 for doing 15 miles over the speed limit.

1. True
2. False

Japan celebrates the mythological date of February 11, 660 BC as its National Foundation Day. The story has it that this was when the first Emperor of Japan took his reign of the country. America was founded more than 2,300 years later in 1776.

1. True
2. False

Papua New Guinea is home to the most spoken languages on Earth, and it is believed there are more than 850 languages in the country. The country lists five official languages, and one of them is English. Tok Pisin is the country's most widely used language.

1. True
2. False

Monaco's population of just under 40,000 people all live in an area in France that is smaller in size than NYC's Central Park. Home to one of the world's most famous Grand Prix races, Monaco is the place to be if you're looking for a lavish vacation.

1. True
2. False

Macau is an independent nation of China and is known for its gambling, but it does not generate 20 times more gambling revenue than Sin City. It produces about seven times that revenue. Unlike Sin City, visitors go to Macau to gamble and gamble, not to party.

1. True
2. False

There is no capital of Switzerland, and the government is seated in the city of Bern. Zurich and Geneva are two of the better-known cities in the country, but they don't function as co-capitals. Geneva is also known as the world's best chocolate factory.

1. True
2. False

Orwell's "1984" nightmares have been slowing becoming a reality ever since the book was published, and New Zealand allowing students to write things like "rul8" instead of "are you late?" on their tests and homework are yet another confirmation.

1. True
2. False

Greenland has a national football team, but it is not allowed to join FIFA because grass doesn't live long enough in Greenland to sustain a football pitch for a full season. The country is always freezing. Iceland, on the other hand, is home to a globally successful football club.

1. True
2. False

Citizens in Britain and all former British colonies are known for driving on the left side of the road, and everybody else drives on the right, except for citizens in Japan, who drive on the left side even though they were never under British rule.

1. True
2. False

The infamous China National Highway 110 traffic jam of 2010 stretched 60 miles, and some drivers were stuck in the mess for a full five days. People set up shop along the highway to sell water and food at astronomical prices.

1. True
2. False

According to the Internet, this is a real law, but according to the government of New Zealand, no, it isn't. It should be illegal to fly in a hot air balloon with a rooster in every country in the world, so it's easy to see why many believe this law is real.

1. True
2. False

According to Guinness World Records, the most-attended music festival ever took place in 2015, and it was the Donauinsel Festival (aka the Danube Island Festival) in Donauinsel, Austria. Wisconsin's Summerfest is also one of the world's largest.

1. True
2. False

Google and Facebook tally billions of users around the globe, but the services are banned in China. Chinese citizens use WeChat and Baidu in place of the U.S. companies, and hopes for the tech giants to get a significant foothold in the country don't look great.

1. True
2. False

Canada doesn't have the greatest rep around the world weather-wise, and even when they should be able to boast about having the most coastline on the planet, they can't because it's so cold and all that coastline is wasted.

1. True
2. False

Lovely is in Kentucky, Carefree is in Arizona, Paradise is in Michigan, Smileyberg is in Kansas and Happyland is in Connecticut. Best, Beauty, Bountiful, Celebration, Friendly and Success are all real town names in America.

1. True
2. False

JK Rowling spent plenty of time writing the Harry Potter fantasy series in Scotland, and you just have to walk around the country for a few minutes to see that it is covered in folklore and fantasy. The unicorn also represents Scotland on the United Kingdom's royal coat of arms.

1. True
2. False

Saudia Arabia isn't the only Muslim country that bans public eating during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Tourists are given a warning if they're caught eating in public, but others face fines and possible jail time.

1. True
2. False

Singapore's infamous ban on chewing gum lasted from 1992 to 2004 and helped keep the city clean. Citizens can now buy gum from registered sellers like doctors and pharmacists, but importing and selling is still banned. Tourists can enter with up to two packs of gum.

1. True
2. False

France has a bunch of territories around the world, from French Polynesia to Futuna, and they span 12 different time zones. No country has more time zones than France, and there are more than 24 time zones across the entire world.

1. True
2. False

The National Army of Vatican City is not a real thing, and the Vatican is one of just about a dozen countries that doesn't have official military forces. Italy naturally protects it since it is in Italy, and the city has its own police force. The Swiss Guard protects the Pope.

1. True
2. False

This urban legend has been floating around since people began driving. You are allowed to drive with flip-flops in all 50 U.S. states, although it isn't recommended. You should drive wearing whatever makes you safe and comfortable.

1. True
2. False

The largest hot desert in the world is the Sahara Desert, which is located in northern Africa, but the largest desert in the world is Antarctica, which is bigger than the Sahara, Australian and Arabian deserts combined.

1. True
2. False

This is another Internet law that stemmed out of nothing. You can own a red car in Shanghai and anywhere in China. Rumor has it that police officers pull over red cars more than others, but that holds no water.

1. True
2. False

Everybody has a different definition of a palace, but Buckingham Palace isn't the world's largest by most definitions. Beijing's Forbidden City, which is a city, sometimes gets the crown. The Royal Palace of Madrid and the Romanian Parliament are also among the world's largest.

1. True
2. False

There are more than 330 million U.S. citizens and about 90 million American cats. That number only includes family pets, and there is no way to calculate the population of cats that are in the country unofficially.

1. True
2. False

The highest mountain in the world is Mt. Everest, but the tallest mountain in the world is Mauna Kea in Hawaii. The volcano is more than 13,000 feet high, and more than 20,000 feet low, totaling more than 33,000 feet tall. Mt. Everest is 29,000 feet high and tall. It doesn't go beneath sea level.

1. True
2. False

Some cities in India and around the world have banned kite flying because the fun hobby can turn deadly. Kite flying competitions are dangerous and falling kites and augmented kite strings can be fatal to pedestrians and bike riders.

1. True
2. False

Vatican City sits within Rome and is the smallest UN-recognized country in the world. It is also the least populous country in the world and home to the Pope. Since it is home to some of the world's most visited sites, the population explodes daily.

1. True
2. False

The Big Apple is the most populous city in America, but the most populous city in all of North America is Mexico City. The next U.S. Census takes place in 2020, but as of now, NYC's population hovers around 8.6 million, and Mexico City tops 8.8 million.

1. True
2. False

The United States is home to more than 580 billionaires, which is the most of any country. It is also home to Jeff Bezos, who is considered the wealthiest person in the world. China is home to 476 billionaires, and India has 131 billionaires.

1. True
2. False

Greenland is the biggest island in the world. Australia and Antarctica are both considered continental landmasses. Every continent is technically an island except for Asia and Europe. But because it is surrounded by water on all sides, you can say Eurasia is the largest island on Earth.