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Costa Rica abolished its military in 1948 and redirected funds to education and healthcare.

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The United States spends more on its military than the next 10 countries combined.

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Switzerland requires all able-bodied male citizens to keep military equipment at home.

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Israel is the only country with mandatory military service for both men and women.

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