Wang is China’s Most Popular Surname
There are 93 million Wangs in China, followed closely by 92 million with the family name Li and 88 million called Zhang.
Central Park Cost the US More Than Alaska
Central Park costs about as much money as the entire state of Alaska.
Which Country Consumes the Most Red Wine?
China surpassed France and Italy as the world's largest red wine consumer in 2014.
Can You Catch a Cold from Cold Weather?
You don't catch a cold because of cold weather. People just spend more time indoors when it's cold, which allows germs to transfer between people more easily.
Women in China Face Rising University Entry Barriers
Female students in China outperform men to such an extent that some universities have introduced a male quota.
Cocaine Drop from the Sky
In 1994, a 75-pound bag of cocaine fell out of a plane and landed in the middle of a Florida crime watch meeting.
Can Chinese Have Blonde Hair?
Inhabitants of the Chinese town of Liqian have blond hair and white skin.
Polish Midwife Delivered 3,000 Babies
Polish midwife Stanisława Leszczyńska helped pregnant women in Auschwitz deliver over 3,000 babies.
Man Buys $170M Painting with Credit Card for Millions of Points
In 2015, a Chinese billionaire bought a US$170 million painting by with his credit card so he could use the points for free airfare.
How Much Wealth Do Billionaires Own?
The 100 richest people in the world earned enough money in 2012 to end global poverty 4 times.
Ghost Marriage in China
In China, some families pay for 'ghost marriages,' employing a matchmaker to help find a suitable spouse for their deceased loved ones.
What Percentage of Cancer is Breast Cancer?
In 2021, it's estimated that about 30% of newly diagnosed cancers in women will be breast cancers.
What is the History of Currency Knives?
Currency shaped like knives was in circulation in China from 770 to 220 BC.
Football, a 91-0 Loss & Bullying?
In 2013, a parent filed a bullying report on a Texas high school football coach for beating his son's team 91-0.
Legends Say China Began in a Great Flood
Legends say China began in a great flood, some 4,000 years ago. Scientists found geological evidence that the flood was real.
A Shark’s Courtship Can Seem Aggressive
Because of female sharks' resistance, fewer than 10% of mating attempts actually succeed.