Mao's Mango Cult and Fascinating New Zealand Facts

02/01/23 • 64 min

On this episode of the History Buffet learn all about the time that Mao Zedong gifted mangoes to some factory workers. As a result of this gift and the cult of personality that surrounded the Chairman Mao the workers began to show reverence to these mangoes in some very interesting ways. Also on this episode learn fascinating facts about New Zealand! Forecasts in Elvish, Maori traditions, amazing geography, and more!

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