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1
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match
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United States
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Matches are widely used for lighting candles, stoves, and fireplaces in the United States.
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25
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2
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match
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Japan
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Matches are frequently used in religious ceremonies and traditional rituals in Japan for lighting.
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12
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3
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match
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Europe
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Matches are widely utilized in Europe for lighting candles, stoves, and starting fires.
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11
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4
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match
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India
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Matches are frequently used for religious and spiritual practices in India but are avoided for regular household lighting.
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10
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5
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match
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Middle East
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In the Middle East, match use is limited due to cultural beliefs about fire and purification, but still used for household, religious, and ceremonial purposes.
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9
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6
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match
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Western countries
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Matches are frequently used to light candles, stoves, and fireplaces in Western culture.
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9
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7
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match
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South Korea
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Matches play a significant role in religious ceremonies and traditional rituals in South Korean culture for sparking positive energy.
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8
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8
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match
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Canada
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In Canadian culture, matches are commonly used for lighting candles, stoves, and fireplaces in households.
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6
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9
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match
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China
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Matches are not popular in sports and may be associated with taboo beliefs in Chinese culture.
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2
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10
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match
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Eastern cultures
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In Eastern cultures, matches are less commonly used for lighting and are considered dangerous in household use due to the prevalence of other fire-starting methods.
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2
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11
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match
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Pakistan
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In Pakistan, matches are rarely used for cooking and are largely utilized for religious purposes.
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2
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