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Category Archives: Asian Trivia
Language Lesson of the Day: How to say “Delicious” in Japanese
Love sushi? Try this useful catch phrase the next time your waiter or waitress asks you how it was — maybe you can schmooze your way into a free desert. Until next post! Connect with us!
GoBabu Fact of the Day: What’s Venezuela’s real name?
True. Venezuela gained independence from Spain in July 1811. It became an independent republic in the year 1821 and its capital city is Caracas. Connect with us!
GoBabu Fact of the Day: Who was Korea’s mythical founder?
True. According to Korean legend, Tangun was born at Mount Taebaek, who’s mother was a bear who had assumed human form after being ordered to fast for one-hundred days in a cave. Connect with us!
GoBabu Asian Fact of the Day: What is the official language of Iran?
False. Farsi is the official language of Iran and is also known as Persian. Connect with us!
GoBabu Fact of the Day: What does Bubble Tea aka “Boba” mean in Taiwan?
True. Bubble tea (zhen zhu nai cha) translates to pearl milk tea. However, when the tapioca-rich drink was brought into Hong Kong, locals started calling it “boba,” which means big pearls, a slang word used in Taiwan for big breasts. … Continue reading
GoBabu Fact of the Day: Who has the freest economy in the world?
True. According to the Heritage Foundation a conservative think tank, Hong Kong has possessed the world’s freest economy for the passed 18 years. In second came Singapore followed by Australia, New Zealand and Switzerland. Connect with us!
GoBabu Asian Fact of the Day: Why do Asians have “Slanted” eyes?
True. Considering the three main human forensic classifications: Caucasoid; Negroid; Mongoloid. Asians (Mongoloids), are widely known for possessing unique slanted eyes which are also called the Epicanthic fold. Many scientists believe the Epicanthic fold is the result of evolution and … Continue reading
GoBabu Asia Fact of the Day: What does the word, “Muslim” mean?
True. Its etymology is derived from the participle of the same verb of which islām is the infinitive, based on the triliteral S-L-M “to be whole, intact”. The mystic Ibn Arabi said: “A Muslim is a person who has dedicated … Continue reading
GoBabu Asian Fact of the Day: How big is China’s military
True. China does possess the world’s largest military with 2.3-million active personnel and 1.2-million in reserve. The US has just under 3-million in both active personnel and reserve. Connect with us!
