In 1911, pigtails were banned in China because they were seen as a link with its feudal past.
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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 the U.S. the typical school year is 180 days long. In China, the typical school year is 251 days.
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For Valentine's Day 2014, an unnamed man sabotaged a special screening of "Beijing Love Story" at a Shanghai cinema by booking every other seat, subsequently preventing couples from sitting together.
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The retail price for the iPad would be $1,140 if it were built by American workers instead of Chinese.
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Ma Yu Ching’s Bucket Chicken House in Kaifeng, China is considered the world’s oldest operating restaurant, first opening in 1153 AD during the Jing Dynasty.
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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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