In the U.S. the typical school year is 180 days long. In China, the typical school year is 251 days.
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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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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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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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There's a company in China that allows you to hire someone to stand in line for you for $3-$5 an hour.
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A 22 year old Chinese man needed a new nose. Instead of a transplant, a surgeon built a new nose on his forehead.
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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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All pandas are ‘owned’ by China. They rent them out to zoos for $1mil/year each with minimum of 10 years.
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