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After Chairman Mao gifted mangoes…

After Chairman Mao gifted mangoes to workers during China’s Cultural Revolution, a mango cult developed, with workers preserving mangoes in formaldehyde and making wax mango replicas. Workers worshipped mangoes, holding processions that celebrated them and equating them with Mao’s image. The post After Chairman Mao gifted mangoes… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In 3rd century China, Han Emperors…

In 3rd century China, Han Emperors required anyone who addressed them to chew on Cloves first to freshen their breath. The post In 3rd century China, Han Emperors… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

After Puyi, the last Emperor of China…

After Puyi, the last Emperor of China, was dethroned, he worked as a street cleaner and would visit the Forbidden Palace as a tourist and point out the various objects on display that he used to own as Emperor. The post After Puyi, the last Emperor of China… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source