China to Build New Skyscraper Every Five Days
A new skyscraper is built in China every five days.
Britain’s Last Witch Trial
In 1944, Helen Duncan became the last woman convicted and imprisoned under Great Britain's Witchcraft Act of 1735.
Chinese University Offers Degree in Bra Studies
In China you can major in bra studies at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, where you can learn how to design and build a bra.
Life Expectancy in the UK
One-third of babies born in 2013 in the UK are expected to live to 100.
Animal Testing: Banned in Europe, Required in China
A beauty product is made in China, does not mean it's tested on animals. Products are only tested on animals if they'e sold in stores in China.
Charles Bukowski’s Epitaph – “Don’t Try”
The epitaph on poet Charles Bukowski's tombstone reads 'DON'T TRY.'
China 2020 – 35 Million Men Won’t Find Wives
By 2020, China could have between 30 million and 40 million men who cannot find wives.
Will Cracking My Knuckles Give Me Arthritis?
The short answer is no.
Walmart in China
If Walmart were a country, it would be China's sixth-largest export market.
Homelessness in Thailand
Bangkok, a sprawling metropolis with more than 10 million people, has 1,300 homeless people, a survey found.
What is China’s National Sport?
Table tennis, also known as ping pong, has been considered as the national sport of the People's Republic of China.
Adolf and Eva Marry
Hitler married Eva Braun less than 40 hours before they died.
Where Are Socks Made in China?
Datang in Zhuji. It was producing 8 billion pairs of socks each year, which was a third of the world's annual total.
What Does DOH Stand For?
'DOH' is the abbreviation for Doha International Airport in Qatar.
Baby Born with Birth Defects Every 30 Seconds
Statistics show that only 20 to 30 percent of these infants could be cured or treated.
What Age Was Elvis When He Married Priscilla?
Priscilla was 21 when she married Elvis. Elvis Presley met Priscilla Beaulieu when she was just 14 years old. He was 10 years older.