Kim Jong-il is only 5' 2'' tall. He wears four-inch lifts in his shoes to compensate for his short stature.
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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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In 30 minutes, the average body gives off enough heat (combined) to bring a half gallon of water to boil.
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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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