#12 Africa And Europe Are Just 9 Miles Apart

As crazy as it might sounds, it’s true. The narrowest part of the Strait of Gibraltar separates Morocco and Spain by just nine miles. There is talk of an undersea tunnel link to allow a rail connection in the future.

#11 You’re Legally Allowed To Attach Flamethrowers To Your Car In South Africa

The reason this is allowed is supposedly to deter criminals from stealing your car. Wouldn’t we love to see some stats that let us know if this actually works or not?!

#10 Timbuktu Is Home To One Of The Planet’s Oldest Universities

Pictured is the Sankore mosque which is part of the University of Timbuktu in Mali. It was established way back in 982.