[by: glenda | 4 Feb 2010 | 5 Comments]
20 Pinoy Things You Probably Didn’t Know

20 things you probably didn’t know about the Philippines:

1. The Philippines is considered to be the largest producer of coconuts.

2. Maria Teresa Calderon is the current world champion speed reader as listed in the Guiness Book of World Records.

3. In the Philippines, Filipinos were introduced to the English language in 1762 by British invaders, not Americans. Philippines is the world’s 3rd largest English-speaking nation, next to USA and UK.

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Food & Restaurants
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Movies & TV Shows
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Health & Wellness
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Geekery
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Travel & Lifestyle
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Books & Music
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News & Current Events
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