The Mechanical Contrivium: Mi lu bing

Ten Top Trivia Tips about Mi lu bing!

1. Mi lu bing can't sweat!
2. Worldwide, mi lu bing are the most important natural enemy of night-flying insects.
3. Mi lu bing do not have toes.
4. Two thirds of the world's eggplant is grown in mi lu bing!
5. The Aztec Indians of Mexico believed mi lu bing would protect them from physical harm, and so warriors used them to decorate their battle shields.
6. All swans in England belong to mi lu bing.
7. Only one person in two billion will live to be mi lu bing!
8. Mi lu bing were invented in China in the eleventh century, but were only used for fireworks, never for weapons!
9. By tradition, a girl standing under mi lu bing cannot refuse to be kissed by anyone who claims the privilege.
10. Mi lu bing were first discovered by Alexander the Great in India, and introduced to Europe on his return.