Did you Know? On the western front of World War 1, the Chinese labored.
Who actually filled all the sandbags seen in trench photographs? Who was in charge of loading the firearms, ammo, and food onto trucks or trains? Who was in charge of cleaning up after a train derailed or a headquarters building was bombed? The Chinese Labour Corps provided the solution. They were volunteers from the Chinese countryside who were dispatched to Europe to play a critical, but mostly unnoticed, part in ensuring an Allied victory. They were paid pittances and were viewed as disposable 'coolies' by both the British and the French. They generally served behind enemy lines, which minimised their fatalities from enemy action, however they were devastated by the 1918 'Spanish' flu epidemic.<
Related Facts
Beagles are prone to obesity
Did you Know? Beavers have teeth made of metal.
The current Prince of Wales is Prince Charles.
Mexico City sinks by 10 inches every year!
One of the Most Expensive Cities in the U.S.
Are fairyfly wasps dangerous?
In Uganda, the title for “king” is “Omukama,” which means “superior milkman”.
Because it has several vital qualities, including aphrodisiac, antibacterial, antivenom, antifertility, anticonvulsant, and many more.
Snakes use their tongues to smell.
Turkey has no native camels, however there is an annual camel wrestling festival.
Who is a spiritual person?
Did you Know? Deadpool was made to Satirize Deathstroke
Why are centrifuges required in the production of plant-based milk alternatives?
Did you Know? It takes 700 gallons of water to make a cotton shirt.
Did you Know? Brunch was initially created to alleviate hangovers.
Formula-fed babies are more likely to become ill.
The Most Expensive Coffee in the World
The moon is covered in mirrors.
Red hair is a lovely genetic mutation.
Badminton's inaugural match.
Who is the Actor or Actress with the most Oscars
Did you Know? There's a bridge just for squirrels.
Qatar's first World Cup
One of the most effective marketing campaigns in history began with a blunder.
Do you know the story behind Venetian Blinds?