Prohibition and The Rise of Al Capone
Al Capone made US$60 million a year during the Prohibition era from selling alcohol.
Would You Support a Ban on Disposable Chopsticks?
20 million 20-year-old trees are cut down in China every year to make chopsticks.
The Soldier Who Fought in 3 Armies
Lauri Allan Törni, later known as Larry Alan Thorne, was a Finnish born American soldier.
Who Led the Taiping Rebellion?
Hong Xiuquan, a man thinking he was the younger brother of Jesus, led a rebellion in 1850 to establish his 'Heavenly Kingdom' in China.
British Coins Come Together to Make a Shield
Using all the coins from the 1p to the 50p and fitting them together like a jig-saw, the complete shield is revealed.
First Recorded Use of Marijuana Was in China
The first recorded use of Marijuana was in China, over 4700 years ago.
Where is the Tallest and Biggest Tree?
The tallest tree and the largest tree in the world are both in California.
Puns Are Now Punishable in China
In China, it's illegal to use a wordplay or a pun in advertising or on television.
How Smart is a Cat?
A cat's brain can store 1,000 times more data than an iPad.
China Overtakes U.S. As World’s Largest Economy
China Overtook The U.S. As The World's Largest Economy in 2014.
How Much Gold is Still Undiscovered?
There are 52,000 tonnes of minable gold still in the ground worth US$2 trillion.
How Many Megacities Are in China?
China has 6 megacities of over 10 million people, the most of any country.
Nintendo Won’t Let “Super Mario” Creator Bike to Work
The creator of 'Super Mario' can't bike to work because his safety is too important to Nintendo.
All Pandas in the World Are on Loan from China
When a baby Panda is born, by agreement, it is sent back to China to help expand the gene pool.
When Did Diana Churchill Die?
In 1962 Winston Churchill's daughter, Diana, began working at a suicide prevention center. She committed suicide in 1963.
Rich People in China and Body Doubles
Rich people in China hire body doubles to serve their prison sentence.