And in this country, they have a custom that when a man has a feast, he invites all his friends and relatives, and they all sit down together and eat and drink, and they make merry.
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From 'The Travels of Marco Polo', describing a custom in China
c. 1300
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"They take the bamboo and cut it into lengths, and then split each length into very thin strips."
Strange & Unusual"They eat their meat raw, and they drink blood, and they have no laws, and they worship idols."
Controversial"They are a very barbarous people, and they have no learning or civility, but live in a wild and savage manner."
Controversial"They are a very treacherous people, and they will smile in your face while plotting your ruin."
Controversial"These people are idolaters, and they are very cruel, and practice many abominable customs."
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