Impressive Nepal Facts


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1. The striped kukri snake earns its name from its fangs, which look like the Kukri knives used by the Nepali army.
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2. Mt. Everest shrank one inch due to the earthquake in Nepal.
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3. "Kukur Tiharm," the second day of a week-long festival in Nepal, is dedicated solely to thanking dogs for their loyalty and friendship.

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