Tag: China
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The top 10 architectural wonders of the ancient world
Journeying through history, we encounter timeless architectural marvels reflecting our ancestors’ brilliance. This post explores the ancient world’s top 10 wonders that still captivate us. 1. The Great Pyramid of Giza (Egypt) Constructed circa 2580-2560 BCE, the Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest, largest pyramid in the Giza complex. It was constructed for Pharaoh…
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10 of the world’s most beautiful bridges
Bridges have long been symbols of human ingenuity, connecting people, places, and cultures across rivers, valleys, and oceans. These structures serve practical and aesthetic purposes, from ancient stone bridges to modern engineering marvels. This blog post will explore 10 of the world’s most incredible bridges, each with unique history and design. 1. Golden Gate Bridge,…
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Zhangjiajie’s Bailong Elevator is the highest outdoor elevator in the world 🇨🇳
The Bailong Elevator is the world’s highest outdoor elevator, an astonishing 1,080 feet tall. The glass double-deck elevator is built inside a massive sandstone column in a mountain range consisting of the National Forest Park in the Wulingyuan area of Zhangjiajie, China. Opened in 2002, the cliff-facing elevator allows 50 visitors at a time to…
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Mirrored ceilings at Zhongshuge bookstores, China
Zhongshuge Bookstore is a popular book chain in China. Each of its store’s leverages mirrors in its architectural design to give off a kaleidoscope effect on the interior. However, one of its stores in the city of Chongqing features a magical and elaborate bookcase. The location features a ceiling mirror that creates an optical illusion…
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The best representations of “social distancing”
Given the paramount importance of social distancing to impede the spread of the coronavirus — everything from sitting nearly 7 feet apart or shopping 7 feet apart — we’ve collected some of the most compelling illustrations across the web. The reality is that the longer people don’t comply with social distancing or space/physical distancing, the…
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Coronavirus face masks for dogs and cats
Some pet owners in China are going out of their way to protect their animals from the coronavirus by supplying them with masks. Despite the World Health Organization (WHO) declaration that pets can’t get infected with the virus, dog face masks are flying off the shelves. But the masks — originally meant to protect against…