Careful Crossing The Street!
Major Chinese cities move fast. Pedestrians do not have the right of way in China. In fact, it's totally up to the car driver whether or not they want to stop for someone in a crosswalk. Motorists can be fined for holding up traffic if they stop for a pedestrian. It's a bit different over there, that's for sure!
Gatekeeping Silkworms
The Chinese imperial government didn't want foreigners to know how they manufactured their sought-after and famous silk. They kept the information top-secret for a thousand years. In 550 A.D. a pair of monks decided to share the wealth. They smuggled silkworm eggs out of the country by hiding them in their walking sticks!
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