Can Everyone in China Speak Mandarin?
One-third of the population of China can't speak Mandarin, the country's official language.
Who is the Richest Magician in the World?
David Copperfield has sold 40 million tickets and grossed over US$4 billion, which is more than any other solo entertainer in history.
What City Has the Most Expensive Rent in the World?
Beijing is the world's most expensive city for renters: a house rent is, on average, 1.2 times higher than the average salary.
What Was the First Refrigerant Used in the First Commercial Refrigerator?
The first refrigerator used ether and ammonia to cool its contents.
Pedestrian Speed Bumps
Speed bumps were installed to slow down pedestrians at a historic site in East China.
Ancient Stones Warn of Tsunamis in Japan
There were ancient stone tablets in Japan's 2011 tsunami struck areas with inscriptions 'Do not build your homes below this point!'.
What Are Common Chinese Last Names?
Three surnames, Wang, Li and Zhang, make up for 21% of the Chinese population.
How Long Does Milk Last in the Freezer?
Milk stored in the freezer will stay safe for consumption indefinitely.
Do People Live Underground in Beijing?
In Beijing, one million people live underground in basements and air raid shelters.
Is Pluto Still Considered a Planet?
Pluto never made a full revolution around the sun while it was still considered a planet.
Did the People Who Built the Great Wall of China Get Paid?
Around 200 BCE, the Western Han Dynasty used a lottery to pay for repairs to and expansion of the Great Wall.
“This is the End” Ironically Blockbuster’s Final Rental
The last movie rented from Blockbuster before it closed its doors nationwide was ironically called 'This is the End.'
Has Anyone Got a Perfect Gaokao Score?
No one has ever gotten a perfect score on the gaokao, the 9-hour Chinese college entrance exam.
Which State Produces the Most Greenhouse Gases?
Texas - which has only 8.5% of the US population - produces 12.8% of the country's emissions.
Foreign Domestic Workers in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, more than 400,000 domestic helpers. Work up to 18-hour days, 6 days a week, for just HK$4,630 (US$ 596) a month.
World’s Oldest Recorded Joke
The world's oldest recorded joke is a Sumerian saying from around 1900 BC about a wife's fart.