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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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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It has been reported that rich people in China can hire "body doubles" to serve their prison time.
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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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In 1911, pigtails were banned in China because they were seen as a link with its feudal past.
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In 2002, there were no billionaires in China. In 2007, there were 106 billionaires.
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