1. Mahatma Gandhi was nominated for the Nobel Peace prize 5 times
2. M. K. Gandhi was responsible for the Civil Rights movement in 4 continents and 12 countries
3. The funeral procession of Mahatma Gandhi was 8 kilometers long
4. Great Britain, the country against whom he fought for independence, released a stamp honoring him, 21 years after his death
5. Mahatma Gandhi walked/traveled almost 18 kilometers a day throughout his lifetime which is enough to walk around the world twice over
6. Steve Jobs was a fan of Mahatma Gandhi – his round glasses are not only similar but also a tribute
7. There are 53 major roads (excluding the smaller ones) in India, and 48 roads outside India that are named after him
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