In 1911, pigtails were banned in China because they were seen as a link with its feudal past.
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Scientists in China have built a prototype high-speed maglev train that is theoretically capable of reaching speeds of up to 1,800 mph (2,900 km/h).
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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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The blueprint for a floating city has just been approved by the largest port construction and design company in China. It's entirely self-sustainable, and extends underwater.
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China's capital Beijing means "Gate".
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In China, teachers allow children to sleep in class for around 20 minutes to help improve their learning.
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It has been reported that rich people in China can hire "body doubles" to serve their prison time.
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