Gender Imbalance in Dongguan, China: Women in Dongguan face a significant shortage of men due to the one-š¤š©šŖšš„ policy, leading to competition among women for partners.
Unique Living Conditions in Whittier, Alaska: Whittier is home to approximately 300 residents who live in a single building, the Begich Towers, which houses all public facilities.
Underground Dwellings in Matmata, Tunisia: Residents of Matmata live in traditional underground troglodyte structures, a unique architectural style that has gained attention since the 1969 rains caused collapses of above-ground homes.
High Twin Birth Rate in Kadini, India: The village of Kadini has an exceptionally high šš¢š«šš” rate of twins, with 45 sets of twins for every 1,000 šš¢š«šš”s, attracting scientific interest.
Deserted Battleship Island in Japan: Hashima Island, known as Battleship Island, has been abandoned since the 1970s and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, previously thriving due to coal mining.
Chess City in Russia: A village near Alista, Russia, known as Chess City, was built for the 33rd Chess Olympiad and features a complex dedicated to chess, including a four-story chess hall.
Blue Pearl of Morocco: Chefchaouen, Morocco, is famous for its blue-painted buildings, believed to symbolize various cultural histories and to deter mosquitoes.