Zimbabwe’s Banana Left Legacy of Disgrace
President Banana, first president of Zimbabwe, passed a law forbidding citizens from making jokes about his name.
Groundwater Polluted in 90% of Chinese Cities
Groundwater water supplies are polluted or overexploited in about 9 out of every 10 Chinese cities according to official state media.
Education and Exercise Can Keep the Brain Young
Brain age decreases by 0.95 years for each year of education, and by 0.58 years for every daily flight of stairs climbed, a study found.
Half of All the World’s Pigs Live in China
China is the leading pork producer worldwide, producing about 55 million metric tons of pork each year.
Who Invented the Microwave Oven?
Microwave ovens were invented by accident. Percy Spencer was standing in front of an active radar set when he noticed the candy bar he had in his pocket had melted.
Tibetan Mastiff Disguised as Lion at Chinese Zoo
In 2013, a Zoo in China angered visitors by trying to pass off a Tibetan mastiff dog as a lion.
Marissa Mayer Work 130 Hours
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer used to work 130 hours a week.
China Using Huge Quantities of Cement
China used more cement in 3 years (2011 to 2013) than the U.S. used in the entire 20th century.
Can a Hippo Eat a Person?
A hippopotamus can swallow a man whole.
Death Penalty for White Collar Criminals
Company executives in China can get sentenced to death for committing fraud.
Could Germany Have Defeated the Soviet Union?
During WW2, most people believed Germany would quickly crush the Soviet Union in 3 to 6 months. It took three and a half years and they lost.
China Offered 10M Women for Trade with US
In 1973, China proposed to give 10 million Chinese women to the U.S. to boost the U.S. population.
Where is That Remote?
49% found the remote in the couch. 8% found it in the bathroom. 8% in a dresser drawer. 4% in the fridge/freezer.
Dogs and Cats As Food in China
More than 10 million dogs and about four million cats are killed every year across China for their meat.
Is Montreal Still Paying for the Olympics?
The city didn't pay it off until November 2006 — 30 years after the closing ceremonies.
World’s Most Materialistic Country
71% of people in China measure success by the things they own, making it the world's most materialistic country.