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【明報專訊】In the Warring States period (戰國時代) in ancient China, King Wu of Qin (秦武王) very much appreciated weightlifting skills. He even required that his would-be soldiers go through a weightlifting test. However, they had to lift such heavy items as ding (tripod cauldrons, 鼎) rather than barbells.
“ Bill: How strong you are! You must join my army! ”
[Smarties' Power English Vol 187]