Poles
1.Many Poles consider their name day to be more important than their birthday.
2. Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla) was the only Pope-Pole. His tenure as papal throne was the second longest in history.
3. Among the Slavic languages, Polish is the second in the number of speakers, after Russian.
4. Poles boast 17 Nobel Prize winners, including four Peace Prizes and five in Literature.
5. Poles are one of the few nations where it is still customary for men to kiss a woman's hand when they meet.
6. Burek is the most popular dog name among Poles.
7. Soups are a dish that no Polish holiday can do without. The Christmas table will start with mushroom soup or red borscht.
8. The most widespread and favorite game for Poles is football.
9. Poles are a religious and believing nation.