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10 Coolest Elevators In The World

Coolest Elevators

1. The Hammetschwand Lift, Switzerland The highest exterior elevator in Europe. It connects a spectacular rock path with the lookout point Hammetschwand on the Bürgenstock plateau overlooking Lake Lucerne. The elevator whisks passengers 153 meters up to the summit of the Hammetschwand in less than one minute and is a major tourists attraction. 2...

10 Most Beautiful City Skylines

1. New York, United States – The landscape of Manhattan can be recognized by just about anyone. It can be seen beautifully from across the river or from the view points at the top of the Empire State Building or GE Building (Rockefeller center)   2. Hong Kong – The landscape of this amazing Asian city can be seen from Victoria...

10 Longest Life Span Animals

Here’s a list of the 10 Longest Life Span animals found on Earth.  From Cetaceans (whales) to Crustaceans (shellfish), I’m sure some in the list will really surprise you. 1. Arctica Islandica (Ocean quahog)– this is a species of edible clam. It has a life span of 405 – 410 years and there were reports of a maximum age of...

10 Most Visited Countries

Most Visited Countries

The following is a list of the 10 most visited countries in 2012: 1. France 83 million tourists entered France in 2012. Most of which probably spent at least a couple of days in Paris. 2. United States 67 million tourists entered the United States. The biggest attraction being, of course, Manhattan, New York. 3. China 57.7 million tourists entered...

10 Most Dangerous Animals In The World

Most Dangerous Animals

1. Mosquito Mosquitoes themselves aren’t very dangerous, but they act as a vector for many disease-causing viruses and parasites such as yellow fever, dengue fever, Chikungunya, malaria, Tularemia and more. Mosquitoes are estimated to transmit various types of disease to more than 700 million people annually with at least two millions of...

10 Most Amazing Ghost Towns

Amazing Ghost Towns

A ghost town is an abandoned village, town or city, usually one which contains substantial visible remains. A town often becomes a ghost town because the economic activity that supported it has failed, or due to natural or human-caused disasters such as floods, government actions, uncontrolled lawlessness, war, or nuclear disasters. (Also take a...

10 Most Intelligent Animals In The World

Most Intelligent Animals

1. Chimpanzees There are two species of Chimpanzees, both of which are the closest living relatives to humans. Chimpanzees make tools and use them to acquire foods and for social displays; they have sophisticated hunting strategies requiring cooperation, influence and rank; they are status conscious, manipulative and capable of deception; they can...

10 Best Roller Coasters

Best Roller Coasters

1. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey The fastest wooden roller coaster in the world, opened to the public on June 11, 2006. When it opened, it had the steepest drop of any wooden roller coaster in the world at 76 degrees, until the record was broken in 2008 by one degree. Overall, its structure height of 181 feet (55 m) is ranked...

10 Most Awesome Artificial Islands

Artificial Islands

An artificial island or man-made island is an island or archipelago that has been constructed by people rather than formed by natural means. They are created by expanding existing islets, construction on existing reefs, or amalgamating several natural islets into a bigger island. They are often used to expand urban territory for cities located by...

10 Largest Stadiums In The World

Largest Stadiums In The World

The following is a list of notable sports stadiums, ordered by their capacity, that is the maximum number of spectators they can normally accommodate. The capacity figures are standard, permanent total capacity, including both seating and any permanent standing areas (click here for the largest stadiums in Europe) 1. Rungnado May Day Stadium...

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