Country Spotlight: 5 Kid-Friendly Ways to Learn About Spain
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Fun Facts
1. The two most valuable sports franchises in the world are both Spanish: futbol (soccer) clubs Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. They are worth $3.44 billion and $3.2 billion respectively, according to Forbes.
Photo by Glenn Harper.
2. When you lose a tooth, it won’t be the tooth fairy reaching under you pillow for it. Rather, it will be collected by Ratoncito Perez, a mouse.
Ratoncito Perez, the “tooth mouse.” Sketch by Sharrison Studios.
3. The humble but useful mop was invented in Spain by Manuel Jalón Corominas.
4. Spaniards celebrate the New Year by eating one grape for each bell strike of the clock. All twelve must be consumed by the final strike in order to have good luck for the year ahead.
5. Spain produces more olive oil than any other country, including Italy, the US and Greece.
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How do you say…
Hello … Hola
Good-bye … Adios
Please … Por favor
Thank you … Gracias
You’re welcome … De nada
Yes … Si
No … No
A glass of red/white wine … Queria una copa de vino tinto/blanco
A Taste of Spain
