Central Park Cost the US More Than Alaska
Central Park costs about as much money as the entire state of Alaska.
Cocaine Drop from the Sky
In 1994, a 75-pound bag of cocaine fell out of a plane and landed in the middle of a Florida crime watch meeting.
Football, a 91-0 Loss & Bullying?
In 2013, a parent filed a bullying report on a Texas high school football coach for beating his son's team 91-0.
Social Media Censorship in China
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and The New York Times have been blocked in China since 2009.
Paying for College Then vs. Now
College tuition priced at $20,000 in 1977 → $303,336.44 in 2021.
Are Fortune Cookies a Chinese Tradition?
Fortune cookies are not a traditional Chinese custom. They were invented in early 1900 in San Francisco.
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.
How Many Countries Have Abolished the Death Penalty?
106 countries have abolished the death penalty. Notable exceptions include the U.S., Japan and China.
China’s Air Pollution Brings Snowfall to California
Air pollution in China increases snowfall in Sierra Nevada, California.
The Soldier Who Fought in 3 Armies
Lauri Allan Törni, later known as Larry Alan Thorne, was a Finnish born American soldier.
China Overtakes U.S. As World’s Largest Economy
China Overtook The U.S. As The World's Largest Economy in 2014.
China Using Huge Quantities of Cement
China used more cement in 3 years (2011 to 2013) than the U.S. used in the entire 20th century.
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.
Coca Cola “Share A Coke” Campaign
The 'Share a Coke' campaign enabled this set to express their individual stories and connect with friends and family.