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Chapter 18 Globetrotter: The world is so big, I want to see it

*The Moscow Metro once disappeared, is it true?
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It is said that a supernatural event once happened in Moscow. A subway suddenly disappeared while driving, and the passengers on the car also disappeared. Is this true?Has Moscow's subway really disappeared?
It has to be said that this news can be regarded as a model of rumors. Some books that record the unsolved mysteries of the world even include this news, but this news is out-and-out fake news and does not count.

First of all, the source of the news itself is unreliable. If this incident really happened in Moscow, then the Moscow media should be the first to report it.But when we searched for this incident on the Internet, we found that the earliest written record of this incident appeared on the Chinese Internet in 2007.

However, during this period of time, foreign media did not mention this matter at all, whether it was books or web pages, or newspapers or radio, none of them mentioned it.

Later, some English-language media reported this incident, but their articles were actually translated from Chinese web pages.

Such a major event happened in Moscow. Even if the mainstream media did not publish relevant reports due to the pressure of the government, it is impossible that there will be no clues on the Internet. The only possibility is that this event was completely fabricated by Chinese netizens.

Furthermore, in the rumors, the disappearance of the Moscow subway occurred on April 1975, 4, and there is a protagonist named Farke in the rumors.Don't you all feel that something is wrong with all this?Isn't April 1 enough to spark the imagination?
The final word: The "Disappearance of the Moscow Metro" is more like an April Fool's Day prank on the Internet from beginning to end. It's just that after so many years of spreading rumors, people no longer care about the truth and are just repeating the news.

*How did the stones in the Forbidden City come here?
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The architecture of the Forbidden City is exquisite, but a lot of boulders were used in the construction. Some of the boulders were really difficult to move by manpower at that time. How did they reach the Forbidden City?

In 1406 AD, the construction of the Forbidden City in Beijing began, but some of the huge stones used in the Forbidden City were transported from quarries more than 100 miles away from the city.According to the research of scientists, these boulders can be transported from such a long distance, it is very likely that the power of nature is used.

At the beginning of the 15th century, the winter in Beijing was still very cold, and the low temperature made the river water freeze quickly. The artisans took advantage of this phenomenon skillfully to transport the huge stones weighing hundreds of tons to the Forbidden City.

Relevant experts from Peking University believe that craftsmen dug many small wells on the road from the quarry to the Forbidden City, almost every 500 meters.Then the craftsmen draw a certain amount of water from the well when the temperature is low enough, and then pour it on the ground. After the water turns into ice, the craftsmen put the boulder on the sled, and then pour hot water on the ice, so that The liquid water between the ice and the sleds can lubricate the sleds very well, helping the craftsmen to slide the sleds on the ice and move the boulders.

This method can greatly reduce the friction coefficient between the sled and the ground. The researchers pointed out that if the logs are moving on the ground, the friction coefficient can reach 0.2 to 0.4, but if the above method is used to move the boulder, the friction coefficient will be lower. down to 0.02.

The final word: The ingenious buildings of the Forbidden City are actually the crystallization of the wisdom of ancient craftsmen. They used extraordinary perseverance and ingenious methods to complete tasks that seem impossible today.

*Why do Scottish men wear kilts?

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Pretty and lovely tweed plaid skirts have always been a favorite of many girls, but do you know that Scottish men were the first to wear this kind of skirt, why do they wear short skirts?

As early as the beginning of the 17th century, the Scottish army adopted the kilt as an army uniform.Scottish kilts are not something you can wear casually in the local area. These checkered skirts can only be worn on formal occasions such as weddings.The kilt is the origin of formal wear, which is much more formal than a suit.Of course the premise is in Scotland.

The Scottish people regard the kilt as a national symbol and a cultural symbol.After England occupied Scotland, men were once prohibited from wearing such short skirts, but in the end they were forced to revoke the ban by Scottish men who protested every day.

The grids on the kilt have various rules. For example, the gray and black grids are dedicated to the government, and there are also "noble grids" specially customized for the royal family, etc. It is true that a grid represents a class. point.

There is also an unwritten rule that Scottish men wear kilts, that is, they cannot wear underwear.

It is said to have originated in a battle 300 years ago.In order to deter the enemy, the commander ordered all the soldiers to take off their short skirts and underwear. This trick really scared the enemy away. Since then, Scottish men have really stopped wearing underwear when they wear skirts.But little girls must not learn from them!
The final word: the kilt is the uniform of the Scottish army, and of course Scottish soldiers must wear kilts.Scottish kilts have a lot of specialties, and the status of the wearer can be seen from the kilts. This kind of kilt is the cultural heritage of Scotland.

*Which nation is most beautiful with a long neck?
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Is the giraffe beautiful?The slender neck is beyond the reach of countless animals.However, there is a nation in Thailand that can compete with giraffes. They have long-necked beauty for generations. Where is this nation?

This magical nation is the long-necked people who live in the mountains of northern Thailand all the year round. The length of their necks is beyond the reach of women all over the world.

In the long-necked tribe, all women wear copper rings around their necks. The more rings there are, the longer their necks will be.Today, the long-necked tribe is still a matrilineal society. In the tribe, the longer the neck, the higher the status of women. The copper ring on the neck represents beauty and wealth to a certain extent.

In order to be able to wear more copper rings, girls of the long-necked tribe began to wear copper collars from the age of 5.At first, the little girls will only wear one collar in order to get used to this "symbol of beauty and wealth", but as they get used to it, the parents will replace them with more and tighter collars.

The women of the long-necked tribe wear these copper rings all their lives, and they can only take them off when they get married, have children and die.The necks under the brass rings of long-necked women cannot be seen, and even their closest husbands are not qualified to take a look at them.

Because of wearing copper rings for a long time, the necks of long-necked women are very fragile. Even taking off a copper ring may break their necks. How long does it spread.

The final word: The long-necked tribe in Thailand regards long necks as their beauty, and the little girls in the tribe have been wearing these copper rings since they were young.This custom has caused great harm to the local women, but the women of the long-necked tribe seem to enjoy it.

*Which nation regards laughter as taboo?
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As the saying goes, "Smile, ten years are young." Smile can be said to be a common "language" in the world, but there is such a place where smiles are taboo. Which nation is this?
Some people say that a smile is the most beautiful expression in the world. As long as you wear a bright and harmless smile, you will not suffer anywhere.However, there is an unconventional ethnic group in Saudi Arabia—the Dianman. If they see someone smiling at them, they may immediately show their face to the other party.

A man from Dian may never smile once in his life. If the corners of his mouth are raised, it must be a muscle twitch!Because in the place where the Dianman live, what the smile conveys is no longer kindness and intimacy, but blasphemy to the gods and disrespect to people.

If the junior laughed in front of the elders, what awaited him would be accusations from the family, and even punishment from the patriarch.

If the lovers laughed, the relationship would basically have no possibility of continuing. Even if the two had already talked about marriage, it would only be ruined.
There is also the even more bizarre Feida tribe. They are said to be "the most serious nation in the world", because Feida people are naturally unable to laugh.They don't refuse to smile, they just don't have the ability to laugh.

It turns out that for some people, laughing is also a luxury, so don't be stingy with your smile anymore, pull the corners of your mouth and grin, and let the laugh lines come more violently!

The final word: a smile is originally an expression of goodwill between people, but when the smile no longer conveys goodwill, people don't need to smile anymore.

* What are some weird surnames in Japan?

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Japanese surnames have always been various. Whether it is a place name or some messy nouns, they may all be Japanese surnames. Why do Japan have so many strange surnames?
At the London Olympics, the appearance of a Japanese athlete named "My Grandson Tomomi" sparked an upsurge in searching for Japanese surnames.
Japan, an island country with a land area only the size of China's Yunnan Province, has more than 13 surnames, and our country only has more than 8000. How can the Japanese be so troublesome?
There are not only many surnames in Japan, but also all kinds of weird surnames. The aforementioned "my grandson" is not uncommon in Japan. It is really dumbfounding to have such a surname. Wherever you go, you will be inferior to others.

The reason why Japan has so many surnames is also inseparable from our country.

Thinking back to the time when our Han culture had a profound influence, South Korea and Japan all came to steal their teachers, and then they all wanted to establish surnames in their own countries.Especially in Japan, it is urgent to compile a roster of household registration, so that people all over the country will report their surnames to the government.

Japanese civilians are urged to report their surnames without even thinking about it, so many people directly find a code name to deal with official errands, such as "hot spring", "sweat", "one, two, three" and "before and after" are reported by the wayward Japanese Household register roster.The Japanese may think that this is just an ordinary investigation by the government. They may not have imagined that the surname they reported in a hurry will follow their family from generation to generation.

There are also "One Chi San Cun", "Kanjie Yukoji" and "First Moon Day" are all Japanese surnames.Only you can't think of, there is no Japanese who dare not have a surname!

The final word: The Japanese have a variety of surnames, and all place names and symbols may be their surnames. The main reason is that the Japanese surname culture has a weak foundation.

* Are ladyboys male or female?
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Now in Thailand, transvestites have become an industry. Some transvestites have beautiful faces and good figures, and they are more "feminine" than women. But are transvestites women or men?

Thailand holds a shemale beauty pageant every year to select the most beautiful ladyboy in everyone's mind.The ladyboys on the stage are charming and charming, but the ladyboys in real life are not as glamorous as on the stage, and some are just tears of bitterness.Transvestites wander on the edge of men and women, with no home to speak of.

Thai law defines ladyboys as men, but they usually live as women.Thailand has a special shemale school, which starts training children when they are two years old. The so-called training is to train boys as girls, and at the same time let them take a large amount of female hormones, usually for more than 10 years.These hormone-fed children are very close to women in terms of skin, breasts and voices, even more like women than women.Although transvestites are called the Four Treasures of Thailand together with elephants, boa constrictors, and Erawan Buddhas, very few of them can really live like "treasures". More transvestites are struggling at the bottom of society, making a living by selling their appearance .

There is also a question that my friends are more concerned about. Do transvestites go to the men's toilet or the women's toilet?This depends on their mood. If they are dressed in a feminine style, they can go to the women's restroom. If they want to look more manly that day, they might change into a suit and go to the men's restroom.

The final word: Thai transvestites walk on the edge of men and women. They are men, but because of the effects of surgery and hormonal drugs, their masculine features are gradually weakened, but their feminine features are very eye-catching.

*Is it only Chinese who eat melon seeds?

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When it comes to snacks for tooth-beating festivals, melon seeds must be on the list. This thing is simply the favorite pastime snack of Chinese people, but does anyone abroad eat melon seeds?Is it only the Chinese who eat melon seeds?
of course not!Chinese people are not the only ones in the world who know how to appreciate the beauty of melon seeds. The Spaniards are definitely not inferior to us in their love for melon seeds.

The famous writer San Mao once said that on the European continent, the Spaniards are the most similar to the Chinese.Judging from the fact that they also love eating melon seeds, what Sanmao said is true!

The melon seeds eaten by the Spaniards do not have various flavors like us. The Spaniards love the original taste, but the speed at which they eat melon seeds may even be beyond our reach.

Friends who love to watch football don’t know if they have discovered an interesting fact. On the field of La Liga, many substitute players often eat melon seeds while watching the game. before audiences around the world.For example, Beckham and Ronaldo both ate melon seeds with relish in front of the camera!
According to statistics, one or two thousand tons of melon seeds can be consumed in one season of La Liga every year. The Spaniards are really capable in cracking melon seeds.

The final word: Although in some places, melon seeds are only food for pets and not for human consumption, but this does not stop the Chinese and Spaniards from loving melon seeds.When it comes to cracking melon seeds, the Spaniards are definitely better than the Chinese.

*Is it true that there are trains that stop at the beck and call in the world?
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We all know that trains generally sell tickets from station to station, and there is no stop between stations, but there are exceptions to everything. Are there "exceptions" in the world-there are trains that stop at hand?

This really exists!With the improvement of the public transportation system, there are fewer and fewer means of transportation that stop at the beck and call.However, there are still a few trains that can stop at a wave in the world.

The first, in Canada, was a train line from Vancouver to Leroy.This train is very small, only a few carriages.The train conductor can contact the dispatcher at the console at any time to control the start and stop of the train independently.

So if you encounter this train on the road, just wave your hand, and the conductor will stop and let you get on the train.If you want to get off the train, just say hello to the train conductor in advance, and the train conductor can also give "special care".

Coincidentally, Mongolia also has such a train that can be stopped by waving, because Mongolians are slow-tempered, if you really stand in front of the train and wave, the conductor is very likely to stop the moving train for you.But if you are in Mongolia, this trick must not be used on cars, because Mongolians drive cars very fast.

The final word: There are indeed trains that stop at hand, but they are very rare, because this will greatly reduce the efficiency of the train, but there are also some trains that do not aim at efficiency, such as sightseeing trains, they do stop at hand.

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