Soldier training in China is challenging from the start, as is the case with other countries. But they do things a bit differently.
During training, a pin is put in their collars which prevents them from lowering their chins.
2. Every Second in China, 50K Cigarettes Are Smoked.
According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), China has about 300 million smokers and the country produces 42% of the world's cigarettes. Moreover, smokers in the country puff 50 thousand cigarettes every second.
3.The Dam That Slowed Earth's Rotation
China has the Three Gorges Dam, which is the largest dam ever built in the world. The dam has the capacity to hold 39.3 cubic kilometers of water. So, how does it slow the earth's rotation? According to Business Insider, "Raising 39 trillion kilograms of water 175 meters above sea level will increase the Earth's moment of inertia and thus slow its rotation."
4 Cave People Still Exist
Did you know that in this age of technology there are still about 30 million people in China that live in Caves? They were not forced to live there. In fact, they love their lifestyle.
5. Eggs Boiled in The Urine of A Boy Younger Than 10 Years Old
The tradition of boiling eggs in the urine of a boy younger than ten years old is recognized as a cultural heritage.It is believed that consuming these eggs helps increase blood circulation in the body. The eggs are considered a special delicacy in the country.
6.The Inventers of Toilet Paper Weren't The First To Use It
The Chinese invented toilet paper long ago. Although it was invented in 851 AD, they didn't use it, and nothing was written about their invention until the 14th century.Romans were the first to use it because they could afford toilet paper made from giant sheets of soft fabric.
6. Half of the World's Pig Are In China
Chinese bacon which is quite popular in the country is made from pork belly and less frequently from the shoulder.That explains why over one billion pigs are killed in China annually. China also exports the meat to other countries.
Did you know that in this age of technology there are still about 30 million people in China that live in Caves? They were not forced to live there. In fact, they love their lifestyle.
5. Eggs Boiled in The Urine of A Boy Younger Than 10 Years Old
The tradition of boiling eggs in the urine of a boy younger than ten years old is recognized as a cultural heritage.It is believed that consuming these eggs helps increase blood circulation in the body. The eggs are considered a special delicacy in the country.
6.The Inventers of Toilet Paper Weren't The First To Use It
The Chinese invented toilet paper long ago. Although it was invented in 851 AD, they didn't use it, and nothing was written about their invention until the 14th century.Romans were the first to use it because they could afford toilet paper made from giant sheets of soft fabric.
6. Half of the World's Pig Are In China
Chinese bacon which is quite popular in the country is made from pork belly and less frequently from the shoulder.That explains why over one billion pigs are killed in China annually. China also exports the meat to other countries.
7. It is Mandatory to Visit Your Folks Regularly
Although thousands of citizens in China criticized the government for the "Elderly Rights Law," it was still passed.The law was a way to prevent the growing loneliness of elderly people.
8. KFC's Rip-Off
China has the original KFC, but it also has a rip-off with the name KFG. It may come as no surprise that China doesn’t have any competition when it comes to ripping-off famous brands.From Adidas to Sunbucks, you'll find some of the most laughable brand copy-cats in the country. The best part of these copy-cats is that they don't even try to hide it.
9.Observing Sunset At Midnight
In Xinjiang's capital, Urumqi, people observe the beautiful sunset at midnight during the winter season
It is because the country follows a single time zone which is Beijing Standard Time.
10. China Once Banned Playstation
Chinese are hardworking people and they are always focused on education and development. So, it wasn't a big surprise when the government banned Playstation because they didn't want children to waste their time playing video games.
Bonus
China's Amazingly Long Railway Line
Did you know that you can loop around the earth not once but twice by using the railway line of China?. China has extensive railway tracks so intertwined that they look like a web of iron logs from far away.
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