What Was the Deadliest Earthquake?
The 1556 Shaanxi earthquake in China was the deadliest earthquake on record with 830,000 deaths.
Suicide is a Crime in Islam
Suicide attempts may lead to prosecution.
Brad Pitt Was Banned From China
Brad Pitt was banned from entering China due to his controversial role in 1997's Seven Years in Tibet.
Female Blanket Octopus is 40,000 Times Heavier Than Her Mate
Female blanket octopuses can be 40,000 times more massive than the male, it's the largest sex size discrepancy in the animal kingdom.
China Law Says Children “Must Visit Parents”
In China, there is an 'Elderly Rights' law which makes it illegal for anyone who has parents over 60 not to visit them regularly.
George Lucas Hasn’t Looked at the Internet in 20 Years
George Lucas, creator of Star Wars, claims he has not used the internet since the year 2000.
600,000 Chinese Die from Overworking Each Year
It is estimated that about 600,000 people die in China each year from issues related to overwork.
Jack Daniel’s Last Words: “One Last Drink, Please.”
Jack Daniel was an American distiller and the founder of Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey distillery.
What Happens If You Try To Dig To China?
If you want to dig to China, you'd actually need to start your journey in Argentina or Chile.
Highest Mountain in the World
Mount Everest is the tallest mountain above sea level, but if we're talking sheer height here, base to summit, then the tallest mountain is Mauna Kea on the island of Hawaii.
Does China Have Mobile Execution Vans?
China has mobile 'execution vans' to enforce the death penalty without moving to a proper execution ground.
Julian Lennon Had to Buy the Letters He Wrote to His Father
Because Yoko Ono wouldn't give them to him.
How Many People Died Building the Great Wall of China?
An estimated 400,000 people died building the Great Wall of China.
Can Dogs Tell if a Person is Bad?
Science confirms that dogs can recognize a bad person.
The World’s Least Religious Countries
Just 7% of people in China are religious, making it the least religious country in world.
Mike Tyson Was Arrested 38 Times Before He Turned 13
He was brought up on the cold, hard streets of Brooklyn and spent most of his time getting into scuffles with his peers.