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50 Facts About China That Sound Fake But Are Totally True (PHOTOS) by chibaby1985(f): 7:10am On Dec 30, 2019 |
The rise of China is no secret and the country has fascinated everyone with their dynastic cultures and technology. But one thing we can say with certainty is that they are a very different nation. Whether it's their lifestyle or their culture, the country can shock you in many ways. So, let's have a look at some bizarre and surprising facts you probably didn't know about China. 1. Eating Dogs to Celebrate Summer People in the southwestern city of Yulin eat dogs to celebrate summer. Eating Dogs to Celebrate Summer flickr Well, according to the International Business Times, people believe that the tradition is supposed to bring good luck and over 10,000 dogs are eaten during their winter solstice festivals. 2. In Every Second in China, 50K Cigarettes Are Consumed 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. In Every Second in China, 50K Cigarettes Are Consumed wikipedia Moreover, smokers in the country puff 50ks 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? The Dam That Slowed Earth's Rotation flickr 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. 30 Days of Rest After the Woman Has Given Birth In China, women have to sit in bed for 30 days after giving birth. Advertisement 30 Days of Rest After the Woman Has Given Birth pixabay This is called 'sitting the month' and the mothers are obligated to avoid walking, taking a shower or drinking cold water for 30 days. 5. 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? Cave People Still Exist flickr It is not that they are forced to live there. In fact, they love their lifestyle. 6. Virginity Restoration Surgery in China Believe it or not, there are many women in China who are fine with paying a lot of money to doctors just to re-construct their hymens before marriage. Virginity Restoration Surgery in China They do it before marriage just so that their would-be husband doesn't find out about their previous intercourse. 7. Don't Lower Your Chin The solider training in China is challenging from the start, as it is the case with other countries. But they do things a bit differently. Don't Lower Your Chin kachipemas What cop do during training is that they stick a pin in their collars which prevents them from lowering their chins. 8. A Social Network for Plastic Surgery China has a social network called SoYoung which is specifically for plastic surgery. Advertisement A Social Network for Plastic Surgery It is a Beijing-based social networking platform that connects people to share their surgery experiences. It also helps them connect with various plastic surgery clinics. 9. Keeping Crickets As Pets Did you know that crickets are a commercially available food source in some parts of the world? If you haven't tasted cricket, you should know that it takes like nutty chicken. Keeping Crickets As Pets Well, here is a strange fact about China. In the country, many kids often keep crickets as pets. Moreover, cricket fighting is a sport in the country which dates back to the 14th century. Beijing even hosts an annual Chinese National Cricket-fighting tournament. 10. Eggs Boiled in The Urine of A Boy Younger Than 10 Years The tradition of boiling eggs in the urine of a boy younger than 10 years is recognized as a cultural heritage. Eggs Boiled in The Urine of A Boy Younger Than 10 Years flickr It is believed that consuming these eggs help increase blood circulation in the body. The eggs are considered a special delicacy in the country. 11. KFC's Rip-Off China has the original KFC, but it also has fake 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. KFC's Rip-Off flickr From Adidas to Sunbucks, you'll find some of the most laughable brand copy-cats in the country. And the best part of these copy-cats is that they don't even try to hide it. 12. China's Role in San Francisco's Pollution China is a big country and it produces a lot of pollution. About 29% of the pollution of San Francisco comes from China alone. China's Role in San Francisco's Pollution According to a study in Environmental Science and Technology, the pollution in the city is due to the dust which travels from China over the Pacific. 13. Animals As Cosmetic Test Subjects It is mandatory in the country to test every cosmetic product on animals. Animals As Cosmetic Test Subjects This means that even the European and American cosmetics brands have to go under the law. 14. 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 first use it and nothing was written about their invention until the 14th century. The Inventers of Toilet Paper Weren't The First To Use It publicdomainpictures Romans were the first to use it because they could afford toilet paper made from giant sheets of soft fabric. 15. Judging A Book By Its...Weight You may think that books with glossy pages and shiny hardcovers are expensive as compared to books printed on recycled paper. Judging A Book By Its...Weight However, in China, all of this doesn't matter because they sell books based on their weights. That's pretty much the only criteria. 16. 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 shoulder. Half of the World's Pig Are In China That explains why over one billion pigs are killed in China annually. China also exports the meat to other countries. Advertisement 17. 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. Advertisement It is Mandatory to Visit Your Folks Regularly The law was a way to prevent the growing loneliness of elderly people. 18. Observing Sunset At Midnight In Xinjiang's capital, Urumqi, people observe the beautiful sunset at midnight during the winter season. Observing Sunset At Midnight It is because the country follows a single time zone which is Beijing Standard Time. 19. Giant Panda as A Loan Did you know that most giant pandas in China are on loan? Well, it is because of their dwindling number that the government has started to be careful when it comes to giving them to other countries. According to China Daily, "Before 1982, giant pandas were given away to other countries by the Chinese government as a token of friendship and goodwill.” Giant Panda as A Loan According to Business Insider, American zoos will shell out up to $1 million dollars a year to rent just one. Most sign ten-year "panda diplomacy" contracts and if any baby cubs are born, they pay an additional one-time $400,000 baby tax." 20. Country with The Highest Skyscrapers China loves skyscrapers and that explains why there are hundreds of skyscrapers in the country. Country with The Highest Skyscrapers By the way, there are 300+ skyscrapers and 7000 high-rise buildings in China. 21. Toilets without Toilet Papers China has the world's largest population and that explains the reason behind so many toilets in the country. But the majority of the toilets do not have toilet paper in them. Toilets without Toilet Papers So, if you go to a Chinese toilet, always take a toilet paper with you. 22. Ghost Marriages In China, there are ghost marriages in which a lady has to marry a dead man. Ghost Marriages It sounds super creepy because the woman has to enter into the family and spend her life knowing about the dead. 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Re: 50 Facts About China That Sound Fake But Are Totally True (PHOTOS) by godlyguy(m): 7:26am On Dec 30, 2019 |
chibaby1985: "Want to Be Reincarnated? Get Permission The State Administration for Religious Affairs is behind this odd law." Nawaoh, I thought na Africa get wierd culture never knew we dey learn work for China hand |
Re: 50 Facts About China That Sound Fake But Are Totally True (PHOTOS) by enochogaga(m): 7:28am On Dec 30, 2019 |
Ghost marriage nah wao |
Re: 50 Facts About China That Sound Fake But Are Totally True (PHOTOS) by chibaby1985(f): 7:36am On Dec 30, 2019 |
23. The Origin of the Word 'Ketchup' The concept of so many foods without ketchup is impossible. Did you know that the origin of this tasty word came from the Chinese word ke-tsiap which means a pickled fish sauce? The Origin of the Word 'Ketchup' Moreover, ketchup was actually invented in the 17 century by the Chinese. 24. No, No, Yes In China, if you want to accept the gift then first you'll have to decline it two or three times. No, No, Yes If you accept the gift without refusing it, then your behavior will be considered rude. 25. Sunrise at 10 am In some regions of China, you can actually see the sunrise at 10 am. Sunrise at 10 am For instance, Urumqi is located 2000 miles away from Beijing and though they are many miles apart, they have to follow the same time zone. That's why many people in distant regions start their day way before the sun is up. 26. Want to Be Reincarnated? Get Permission Since 2007, there is a new law that if you want to get yourself reincarnated, then you'll have to get official permission from the government. Want to Be Reincarnated? Get Permission The State Administration for Religious Affairs is behind this odd law. 27. Popular Chinese Dish That Translates to "Husband & Wife Lung Slices" Don't start making assumptions about China after reading such a horrible name. Popular Chinese Dish That Translates to "Husband & Wife Lung Slices" Don’t worry because it is just a mixture of cow offal and beef slices which is marinated in a bunch of spices. 28. Hair To Show Whether You Are Married or Unmarried In ancient China, young women who were not married used to have their simple hairstyles or their hair down to show that they were unmarried. Hair To Show Whether You Are Married or Unmarried Traditionally, maidens used to braid their hair until they were 15-year-old and would wash the hair and pin it into a twist in a cultural event to declare the girl's eligibility for marriage. 29. Chinese White Dolphins Are Often Pink Chinese White Dolphin is the other name for Indo-Pacific Humpbacked dolphins. Chinese White Dolphins Are Often Pink These beautiful sea creatures have spots of greet skin that turn to pinkish in color as they grow. 30. China Once Banned Playstation Chinese are hardworking people and they are always focused on education and development. China Once Banned Playstation 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. 31. Chivalrous Chinese Men. You can often find Chinese men holding purses for ladies as it is an act of love and respect. Chivalrous Chinese Men It is not only Chinese but also an Asian culture to not let women carry the weight. 32. Trained Pigeons for Army. The People's Liberation Army in the central city of Chengdu has a unit of trained pigeons. The pigeons are known for being smarter than domestic pigeons. Trained Pigeons for Army “They will be primarily called upon to conduct special military missions between troops stationed at our borders," said Chen Hong, an air force expert, to China Central Television (CCTV), the state broadcaster. The pigeons have surely come a long way from delivering messages. 33. You Can Become a Professional Bra Expert If you are a student in China and you like bras, you can major in bra studies and pursue a career in it. You Can Become a Professional Bra Expert Becoming a professional bran expert is possible and you will also get a degree that can be attained at Hong Kong's Polytechnic University. 34. Drinking During Business Deals is Appreciated Here is a fact about China that party lovers would love. According to Global Times Canada, in the Chinese business success is often related to alcohol. Drinking During Business Deals is Appreciated That's why boss or business partners don't mind the drinking during business deals. 35. China Has World's Largest Army With a population of over 1.4 billion, it is understandable that the country has the largest active force level. China Has World's Largest Army The Chinese military forces have also increased their funding by 10% in the last ten years. 36. Extended New Year's Celebrations Unlike the rest of the world, China celebrates the New Year with 15 holidays. Extended New Year's Celebrations The Chinese tradition is full of celebrations that extend to half-a-month and there is a complete public shutdown during this time. 37. One Billion People Watch News It has been made mandatory since 1978 for all television channels to broadcast a special news program that is about 30 minutes long. One Billion People Watch News The program is run by China Central Television and given the humongous population of the country, it becomes the most-watched news in the entire world. 38. China Invented Football It is believed that Football was invented in China about 2,200 years ago. China Invented Football wikipedia They used to call it 'Tsu' Chu'. This term actually meant kicking balls. The balls back then were made of stuff hair and feathers into a leather masking. 39. There is No Facebook in China. Yes, you've read it right. Facebook has been banned in the country since 2009. After the July 2009 Ürümqi riots, China completely banned Facebook. There is No Facebook in China . It is because it was found that Xinjiang independence activists were using the social platform to plan their agenda. 40. No Film Rating in The Country. There is no set of system in the country which checks whether the movie is appropriate for a certain age group or not. No Film Rating in The Country. Instead, there is an advanced committee that comprises 36 members and they are responsible for cutting down any content from the film that is obscene. https://ebeanonews..com/2019/12/over-50-facts-about-china-that-sound.html?m=1 1 Like
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Re: 50 Facts About China That Sound Fake But Are Totally True (PHOTOS) by josh123(m): 7:59am On Dec 30, 2019 |
China my country 1 Like |
Re: 50 Facts About China That Sound Fake But Are Totally True (PHOTOS) by megawealth01: 8:15am On Dec 30, 2019 |
Seems like China colonized AFRICA sef chibaby1985: |
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