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There are different customs across Shaanxi Province. Due to the influence of many local factors there, including climate, economy, and culture, people in Shaanxi have acquired some unique features in their basic necessities of life, which are collectively called the "10 strange wonders of Shaanxi."

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  1. Bungalows are like conventional ones cut in halfBungalows are like conventional ones cut in half
  2. People use bricks as pillowsPeople use bricks as pillows
  3. People would rather squat than sit on somethingPeople would rather squat than sit on something
  4. People sing operas as loudly as they canPeople sing operas as loudly as they can
  5. ‘Girls never get married outside their hometown’‘Girls never get married outside their hometown’
  6. Everyone wears a handkerchiefEveryone wears a handkerchief
  7. Bowls are indistinguishable from basinsBowls are indistinguishable from basins
  8. Hot pepper is the main dishHot pepper is the main dish
  9. Pancakes are as large as caldron coversPancakes are as large as caldron covers
  10. Pulled noodles are as wide as beltsPulled noodles are as wide as belts
  11. [Special Report] U.S, celebrities visited Xi'an in past decades[Special Report] U.S, celebrities visited Xi'an in past decades
  12. [Special Report] For the Glory of Chang'an [Special Report] For the Glory of Chang'an

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