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The word Spain means "the land of rabbits."



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In 1819, the USA purchased Florida from Spain for the cancellation of a $5 million debt



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In Spain, it is common to pour chocolate milk or cafe au lait on cereal for breakfast



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Argentina declared independence from Spain on the 9th of July, 1816. http://www.visitor7.com/index.php/continents/america/argentina/viewcategory/167/buenos-aires

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