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 the U.S. the typical school year is 180 days long. In China, the typical school year is 251 days.
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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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The world's longest traffic jam took place in Beijing, China. It was over 60 miles long and lasted 11 days.
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