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Episode: Quick Tok 13 | 3 More Amazing Stories from China
Description: In this episode of The A to Z English Podcast, Jack talks about three amazing stories from China.The Traffic Jam That Lasted for Days:In August 2010, a massive traffic jam occurred on the Beijing-Tibet Expressway, stretching for over 62 miles (100 kilometers) and lasting for an astonishing 12 days. The congestion was primarily caused by a combination of ongoing road maintenance, an influx of heavy trucks carrying supplies to Beijing, and a surge in holiday travelers. The gridlock became so severe that some drivers were stuck in their vehicles for days, and roadside vendors took advantage of...