21 Strange And Amazing Things That Can Only Happen In India

9Chess originated in India

Yes, Chess originated in India around the 5th to 7th century BC and was known as Chaturanga or four divisions of an army namely chariots, Elephants, Cavalry and Infantry.

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10India is home to the world’s biggest family

Yes, the world’s biggest family lives in the Northeastern state of Mizoram in a village called Baktwang. Ziona Chana has 39 wives, 94 kids and 14 daughters in law and 33 grandchildren. 

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11Children’s day

Get this!! Children’s day in India is celebrated on November 14, exactly 9 months after Valentines Day on February 14th. And! In case you didn’t know, in most major cities, the effects of globalization, commercialization has made people more aware of western concepts where Valentine’s Day is also celebrated in India.

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12In India, Policemen are paid for the upkeep of a moustache

Among amazing facts about India, The Indian psyche is most probably woven into the size of a man’s moustache. In ancient times, it was considered a macho and manly feature to sport a moustache like a Harley’s handlebars. Policemen in India are paid for their moustaches. This practice if followed in the state of Madhya Pradesh where it is believed that with handlebar moustaches, they look more imposing. 

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