Things You'll Only See In Russia

Cold Winters

Russia is best known for being an arctic wasteland. In fact, Russia's cold climate has been helpful during war times. Napoleon and Hitler's armies perished in the frigid climate. It's so cold in Russia that icicles are a deadly offender. In the winter of 2010, icicles gravely injured over 150 pedestrians!

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.