After Mao received mangoes from…

After Mao Zedong received mangoes from the Pakistani foreign minister, mangoes became a sign of loyalty to Mao. Rallies were organized honoring mangoes. Half a million people greeted mango replicas when they arrived in Chengdu. One man compared a mango to a sweet potato and was executed. 00

The generation born between 1925…

The generation born between 1925 and 1945 is called the “silent generation” because ” many focused on their careers rather than on activism, and people in it were largely encouraged to conform with social norms.” 00

The origin of french fries is a hotly…

The origin of french fries is a hotly contested issue between Belgium and France. Belgium claims a 1781 family manuscript proves they were invented there, while France claims Paris street vendors invented the dish just before the French revolution. 00