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World’s Most Expensive Engineering Projects

25. December 2009

Here is a list of the world’s most expensive engineering projects with estimated costs and short descriptions of each project (sources: iCivilEngineer, China Daily, Wikipedia). Some of the projects are already completed, some are under construction, so the cost estimates are not definitive. 5. Gerald R. Ford Class Aircraft Carrier: 8.1 billion USD Artist’s concept of [...]

Top 5 Idiots of the Year

29. July 2009

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The 5 Most Alluring Lighthouses in the US

19. May 2009

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While not all are in operation today, the coasts of North America are home to some of the most incredible lighthouses in existence. A beacon of safety for sailors all over the world, few recognize the important role lighthouses have played in the development of ocean travel over the years. Some of the most popular and [...]

The 5 Most Expensive Addictions

6. May 2009

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Despite growing publicity about ’soft’ addictions, drinking, smoking, drug abuse, overeating and gambling still are the most costly to society. 1. Alcohol. Estimated annual cost: $166 billion. Binge drinking hits the unemployed harder on a per capita basis — 10.4%, vs. 8.4% of employed people. It is most prevalent in small metropolitan locales, rather than big [...]

5 Interestingly Coloured Beaches on Earth

10. April 2009

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Ever seen beaches with black, green, white, red or multicolour sand? See this amazing nature phenomenon below! 1. Punalu’u Beach Punalu’u Beach is the most visited of the few black sand beaches on Hawaii’s Big Island and the stunningly black sand is actually volcanic rock, deposited as lava and subsequently cooled when met by the ocean. Apparently [...]

Top 5 Fastest Cars in the World

6. April 2009

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1. SSC Ultimate Aero The SSC Aero is an American-built mid-engine sports car by Shelby Super Cars. Its higher-performance limited production version, the SSC Ultimate Aero TT, is currently the fastest production car in the world, with a fastest recorded speed of 413 km/h (257 mph).This speed was reportedly achieved during tests on September 13, 2007 [...]