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.
How Many Countries Have Abolished the Death Penalty?
106 countries have abolished the death penalty. Notable exceptions include the U.S., Japan and China.
FedEx Delivering Harry Potter
For the release of 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,' over 9,000 FedEx trucks were used with no other purpose than to deliver the book.
China’s Air Pollution Brings Snowfall to California
Air pollution in China increases snowfall in Sierra Nevada, California.
What’s the Real Origin of “OK”?
The word 'OK' originated in 1839 when a newspaper used it as a funny abbreviation of 'oll korrect.'
China’s Kingdom of the Little People
The Kingdom of the Little People is a theme park near Kunming, China that features comic performances by people with dwarfism.
Prohibition and The Rise of Al Capone
Al Capone made US$60 million a year during the Prohibition era from selling alcohol.