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    Coke-Powered Phone
    Coke-Powered Phone
    Daizi Zheng, a Chinese designer, made a Coca-Cola powered cell phone. She designed a battery that uses enzymes to generate electricity from the carbs.
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    In 2002, there were no billionaires in China. In 2007, there were 106 billionaires.
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    In 1911, pigtails were banned in China because they were seen as a link with its feudal past.
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    China's Pollution Is so Bad, a Millionaire Made over $6m Selling Cans of Fresh Air
    In response to China's air pollution, a Chinese millionaire started selling cans of fresh air for $0.80 and made over $6 million dollars in 10 months.
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    The world's longest traffic jam took place in Beijing, China. It was over 60 miles long and lasted 11 days.
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    In Hong Kong, a betrayed wife is legally allowed to kill her adulterous husband, but may only do so with her bare hands. (The husband's lover, on the other hand, may be killed in any manner desired.)
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    Tickling was a form of torture used in ancient China on nobility because it left no mark and recovery was quick.
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    In 2012, a Chinese gamer's father was so concerned about his son's habit, he hired virtual hitmen to kill off his avatar.
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