In 1911, pigtails were banned in China because they were seen as a link with its feudal past.
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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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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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The yin-yang pattern's earliest use is in Rome - not China!
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In 2002, there were no billionaires in China. In 2007, there were 106 billionaires.
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