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.
Is China the World’s Top Trader?
China is not only the world's largest exporter, but also the largest trading nation in terms of the sum of its exports and imports.
The First Public Modern Bank in the World
The Banco di San Giorgio was an early universal bank.
Live on Less Than $1 a Day
30 million people in China live on less than US$1 per day, as of 2019.
How Much Does a Baby Panda Weigh?
Giant pandas are born tiny (about 100g or 4 ounces), blind, white and helpless.
China Had the Largest Army in the World
China had the largest army in the world in 2020, with over 2 million active military personnel.
Fidel Castro Banned Music by the Beatles
In 1964, Fidel Castro banned The Beatles and other bands in Cuba.