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China, a mysterious and beautiful land, always appeals us as foreign visitors.
As the third largest country in the world occupying an area of 9,600,000 sq km,
it spans 62 degrees of longitude and 49 degrees of latitude. A wide variety of
terrain and climate shape its numerous natural attractions. Abundant in a
variety of resources, plants, animals, and minerals, the land has nurtured
countless generations of Chinese people, but there are certain facts about china
which can blow our minds.
Below are few interesting facts about china which may surprise us-
1)Chinese Soldiers have tiny nail clipped in their Army
Uniform to make them awake on duty.
In case the Royal Army members feel the need to take a snooze on the job, a tiny nail like the one seen here will remind them that sleeping is not part of the job requirement.
2) Ketchups are Originated from China
While ketchup seems like it is west originated, fact is, it is born in China with its maiden name "ke-tsiap".
3) China Loves Execution
Unfortunate but a fact,China Just loves killing people. It may be their consistent fight with high rise in population that could be the reason, China is said to execute four times more people than other countries combined.
4) Eggs boiled in Urine
Virgin boy eggs are a traditional delicacy of China
made by cooking egg in urine collected from young boys. Every year in early spring time, the urine of boys under 10 years is collected and boiled with egg
and sold with premium. In 2008, they have recognized this as “Local intangible
culture heritage”
5) Geese a strange night eye for china police preferred over dog
Instead of dogs/canines that you might see working for police forces internationally, the Chinese police use geese. They feel Geese are more aggressive and have far better intelligence than canines,believe it or not.
6) Housing is a Mess
Nearly 30 million Chinese residents live in cave-like dwellings such as the one seen here. Few places they have refused government housing to continue living in caves
6) Housing is a Mess
Nearly 30 million Chinese residents live in cave-like dwellings such as the one seen here. Few places they have refused government housing to continue living in caves
7) Air Pollution is Terribly Bad
Air pollution has become a major problem in China, and poses a threat to Chinese public health. As per reports, it is equivalent to breathing in 21 cigarettes daily
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Fact Source- Wikipedia
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