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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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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A zoo in China gave a gay penguin couple the opportunity to raise a chick.
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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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China is the source of 70% of the worlds pirated goods.
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In 2002, there were no billionaires in China. In 2007, there were 106 billionaires.
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