Weird Facts

Archaeology lovers around the world have undoubtedly heard of the famed Terracotta Army which was discovered in the 1970s in Xian, in northwest China, which attracts millions of visitors each year. But few realize, that behind the awe-inspiring story, lies a spine-chilling legend - the Curse of the Terracotta Army. Dubbed the 8th wonder of the world, the find has providing countless treasures and information about the rule of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Remembered as a megalomaniac obsessed with finding the formula for eternal life, some argue that he achieved it with his mammoth funerary complex, which—after being hidden for over 2,000 years—is now a major tourist destination. Historians estimate it took 700,000 laborers over three decades to build. Legend