No Hurricane Coverage
The head caretaker for the Forbidden City was at first was concerned about the “no hurricane coverage” clause in the new insurance policy, but realized in time they didn’t get that many hurricanes in the Beijing area . . .
Free Range
As PETA planned their new world headquarters in Beijing, they were dedicated not only to ethical treatment for animals, but for everything, including building materials. Sourcing free range sand, gravel, cement, structural steel and especially wood was proving difficult and very expensive . . .
Fencing Sale
Conrad thought he’d fence his yard to keep out stray dogs, noisy neighbor kids, and just to have a little privacy. After checking Home Depot and Lowes, his brother suggested he check the Internet, and not surprisingly, a number of Chinese merchants offered fencing for substantially less money. Though priced lower than he had expected, Conrad had some doubts that the merchant could actually deliver the product pictured on the website . . .
What Ever Happened to Wonder Bread?
It’s a little known fact, but yes, Wal-Mart bought out Wonder Bread, and now the iconic loaf with a lot of air and a little flour, along with Twinkies, Ho Ho’s and Ding Dongs, are all made in China. As urban legend can attest, shelf life has never been a problem . . .
The Red Door
When choosing his political agenda, Governor Scott Walker of Wisconsin had clearly chosen the red door. He wondered, though, what former Senator Joe McCarthy (the “Red Hunter”) would have thought of his choice . . .
Buyer Beware
Roger, like a lot of first-time Alibaba.com buyers, found that reading the fine print when buying on-line from China was important. He was quite disappointed to find that the horse-drawn wagon he ordered on-line didn’t come with a seat, a bed, horses, or cupholders.