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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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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The equivalents of the English saying "That's Greek to me" are "This appears to be Spanish" (German), "This is Chinese to me" (Dutch), "It's German to me" (Philippines), "It's Hebrew" (Finnish), "It's Chinese to me" (Hebrew), "Sounds like Mars language/These are chicken intestines" (China).
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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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Scientists at the Zhejiang University in China have developed an ultra-light material known as carbon aerogel.
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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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