The bull wasn't a prop; it was a worthy opponent to the leaper. Here, man competed not against another man, but against the forces of nature. A modern reconstruction of a bull leaper's journey. Image via Michael Lahanas.
Interesting facts about China : China is the most populous (1.36 billion - 2014 estimated) & fourth largest country in the world by total area (9,596,961 sq km). People's Republic of China is also known for largest standing army with second largest defense budget. China is the world second largest economy by nominal GDP and GDP (PPP).
China facts (interesting & fun statistics): The Chinese invented noodles, which theyâve been eating for at least 4,000 years, according to radiocarbon dating of ancient noodles discovered near the Yellow River in 2005. [ BBC News âOldest noodles unearthed in Chinaâ Oct. 12, 2005 ].