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ANECDOTES
Over the course of its history, Hong Kong has accumulated thousands of stories—some funny, some unexpected, some strange, some tragic. Learn more about the events that are an integral part of the city's history through these 1-minute-long anecdotes.
The Kowloon Walled City Was a Chinese Military Fort
Why did the Kowloon Walled City devolve into lawlessness?
#Kowloon #OpiumWars
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Only One of HSBC's Headquarters Was Ever the Tallest Building in Hong Kong
Only one of HSBC's headquarters was ever the tallest building in Hong Kong.
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The Pirate Who Forced the British Empire and the Qing Dynasty to Collaborate
The Pirate Who Forced the British Empire and the Qing Dynasty to Collaborate.
#Piracy #Collaboration
#Pi
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Hong Kong Means « Fragrant Harbour »
Do you know what Hong Kong means?
#Aberdeen #Incense
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The 2.3 Kilometre Long Franchised Bus Route
You won't believe how short the shortest bus route in Hong Kong is.
#PublicTransport #KMB
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Monkeys Were (Re)Introduced to Hong Kong to Get Rid of Poisonous Plants
Did you know nowadays monkeys in Hong Kong had been introduced by the British?
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Reclamation Street Marks the Boundary of Kowloon’s Pre-1860 Coast
Reclamation Street marks the boundary of Kowloon's pre-1860 coast.
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An American Pirate in Hong Kong
One of the most infamous pirates active in Hong Kong waters was... American...
#Piracy #Crime
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Why Do the Hong Kong Police Play the Bagpipes?
Did you know the Hong Kong police still play the bagpipes?
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The Ghost of the Pedder Street Clock Tower
Have you ever heard of the ghost of the Pedder Street clock tower?
#PedderStreet #Central
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The Taking of Hong Kong Was First Proposed in August 1834
Did you know the seizing of Hong Kong Island was proposed as early as 1834?
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The Only Entity to Own Hong Kong's Tallest Building Twice
Do you know which company owned the tallest building in Hong Kong on two separate occasions?
#Buildings #Central
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When Hong Kong’s Colonial Government Had a Monopoly on Opium
Did you know the government of Hong Kong once had a monopoly on opium?
#Opium #Monopoly
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Hong Kong Came Close to Becoming American
Did you know Hong came very close to coming under American control?
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The Ultra-Rare Blue Taxis
Where can you see the rare blue taxis in Hong Kong?
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