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World's Tallest Skyscrapers: London

The world's tallest skyscrapers are being built in London,Dubai, Shanghai, Mumbai, Moscow and Chicago. London's skyscrapers covered covered here are the Swiss Re Tower, Tower 42, The Pinnacle (also Bishopsgate or Helter Skelter) and the Shard London Tower. These buildngs are miracles of engineering and architecture.

0 comments    london architecture construction
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10 Skyscrapers Of The World

Tall, colossal, impressive achievements of the modern architecture, skyscrapers took a significant place in an architectural landscape of many cities of the world. Originally the word ‘skyscraper’ was...

8 comments    travel architecture skyscraper
It's the red bow that makes it!73

The Thrill Seeker's Guide for the Easily Terrified

"...And though you fight to stay alive, your body starts to shiver. For no mere mortal can resist, the ee-vil of the thriller!" ---Vincent Price rap in Michael Jackson's "Thriller"

30 comments    michael jackson thriller extreme
The Chicago Spire - 150 floors68

The Chicago Spire

The Chicago Spire - 150 floors The 150-floor, 2,000 ft. tall skyscraper called THE CHICAGO SPIRE is under construction in Chicago, Illinois at 400 N. Lakeshore Drive, 60611. Construction began June 25, 2007...

4 comments    real estate new york chicago
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Art Deco

Art Deco is a defining aesthetic of Western 20th Century style reflected across architecture, interior decor, fashion trends and popular culture of the inter-war period.  The Deco period reflects intense...

2 comments    film hollywood new york
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History of Tallest Skyscrapers Over The Last 100 Years

Taipei CN Tower The Effel tower THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING Taipei 101- The worlds tallest building is the Taipei-101 located in Xinyi District,Taipei,Taiwan.Taipei-101 is the tallest completed skyscrapers...

5 comments    pictures buildings tower
The Rainbow Room in NYC76

Sky High Dining Is Not Dead!

I love skyscrapers. They fascinate me. There's just something about being so high up in the air, while at the same time, being connected to the ground. I love skyscrapers so much that I can identify almost...

4 comments    travel chicago los angeles
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Chicago Skyline Photo History

Chicago is home to a lot of famous foods, places, and people. When you think of Chicago, what pops into your head? Chicago has a well-known nickname of the Windy City. It is also renowned for its hot dogs...

1 comment    photos chicago skyline
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Elevator Escalator Safety-Do's And Don'ts

Elevators, escalators,and moving sidewalks are the most efficient mass transit systems in the world. Millions of people across the globe ride in millions of elevators to reach their...

6 comments    life family pets
"The Crazy Frenchman"59

Spiderman French Climber-Alain Robert Crazy French Spiderman

 Alain Robert aka Spiderman , thrilled on-lookers once again scaling the 718 foot Aroura Place building in Sydney Australia. A crowd of around 200 or so watched in amazement as the famed french daredevil...

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