Workers constructing Beijing’s Forbidden City created an ice path to carry stones to the site. The path was lubricated with water as the sledges with the stones passed, reducing friction and letting them slide much easier before the water refroze. – WTF Fun Facts
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the 2008 beijing summer olympics opening ceremony
The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics opening ceremony was watched by over a billion people. It’s the first sporting event to reach that landmark viewership level.
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15 million people were evicted for the beijing
1.5 million people were evicted for the Beijing Olympics – WTF fun facts