26-30 Asia Facts
26. When Claudius Galen wished to be chosen as physician to the High Priest of Asia’s gladiators, he eviscerated an ape and challenged other physicians to repair the damage. When they refused, he performed the surgery himself and won the High Priest’s favor. – Source
27. Zoroastrianism is one of the oldest religions still in existence today. It originates from Iranian tribes which lived in Central Asia around 4000 years ago. It was the official religion of Persia as well as of all other Iranian empires until the seventh century. – Source
28. “Have you eaten?” is a common greeting across Asia. – Source
29. Nepal was the first country in Asia to introduce gay marriage. It has also outlawed the death penalty. – Source
30. Microsoft has official anime mascots of various windows operating systems. They use these mascots to promote their products in various regions of Asia. – Source
31-35 Asia Facts
31. In Asia, some people commit suicide by ingesting a large amount of soy sauce. – Source
32. Despite the Vietnam War, today Vietnam is one of the most pro-American countries in Southeast Asia, with 78% of Vietnamese viewing the USA favorably in 2015. – Source
33. An ancient method of starting a fire in Southeast Asia used a device called a fire piston that used rapidly compressed air to ignite a piece of tinder, the same principle used in diesel engines. – Source
34. Street vendors in East Asia have a very different way of making popcorn than in the West. They put kernels in a rotating steel pressure chamber over an open flame called a “popcorn hammer.” Upon opening, all of the kernels pop at the same time with a huge “BOOM” that also serves as advertising. – Source
35. In 1990, more than 60% of people in East Asia lived in extreme poverty. Since then, that figure has dropped to only 3.5%. – Source
36-40 Asia Facts
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36. The wild ancestor of the chicken is the red junglefowl, which is still alive and well in it’s native Southeast Asia. – Source
37. A deficit of water in India and central Asia is changing the Earth’s spin axis and causing the North Pole to move east. – Source
38. The Japanese during WWII wanted to create an “Asia for Asians” which was devoid of Western influence, and Hitler was on board. – Source
39. The chili pepper, a staple in all types of Asian foods (All Indian, Tha, Vietnamese etc. ) were brought to Asia by the Portuguese. – Source
40. There have been sightings in East Asia of tigers with blue or gray fur. They are known as “Maltese Tigers”. – Source