A Twisted Solution to an Unusual Traffic Problem
The Lotus Bridge allows traffic to travel unimpeded between left-hand Macau and right-hand China.
Trip to India As Teen Was a Life-Changer for Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs came to India as a teenager in search of enlightenment.
Software Piracy in China
78% of software installed in China in 2010 was pirated.
What Was Benjamin Franklin Net Worth?
$10.3 billion.
San Francisco’s Pollution Comes from China
About 29% of San Francisco's air pollution comes from China.
What TV Show Has the Most Guest Stars?
The Simpsons. As of March 21, 2020, there have been 894 guest stars on the show, totaling 1524 guest spots.
China Only Has One Time Zone
Some days, the sun doesn't come up until 10 a.m. in Urumqi, where clocks are set to Beijing time despite being 2000 miles to the west.
How Often Do Finns Sauna?
There are currently an estimated 2 million saunas in Finland (a country with a population of 5 million) and 99 percent of Finns take a sauna at least once a week.
Water Pollution and Human Health in China
Drinking water contaminated with levels of animal and human excreta that exceed maximum permissible levels by as much as 86% in rural areas and 28% in urban areas.
How Many Are Lack Access to Electricity?
1 in 5 people in the world still lacks access to modern electricity.
More Than 30 Million People in China Live in Caves
Many live in Shaanxi province, where the region's porous soil is particularly well-suited for easy digging.
The 414 Legs Millipede
Scientists discovered a millipede that has 414 legs, 200 poison glands, and 4 penises!
Which Country Has the Most Death Penalty Executions?
Most executions worldwide take place in Asia. China is the world's most active death penalty country.
Largest Gatherings in Human History
5 million in attendance the Chicago Cubs celebration on Friday November 4, 2016 was the 7th largest gathering in human history.
China Uses 45 Billion Chopsticks Per Year
China produce 45 billion pairs of disposable chopsticks each year, or 130 million pairs each day.
Women’s Brains Grow a Bit During Menstrual Cycle
Women's brains may change slightly every month, in sync with their menstrual cycles, a new study of one woman's brain finds.