In 1911, pigtails were banned in China because they were seen as a link with its feudal past.
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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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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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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 2002, there were no billionaires in China. In 2007, there were 106 billionaires.
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