The term skyscraper became popular in the late 19th century as a result of public amazement at the tall buildings being built in Chicago and New York…
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10 Mysterious Tidal Islands around the World
A tidal island is a piece of land that is connected to the mainland at low tide at which time they can be reached on foot. At…
10 Famous Buddha Statues
The study of Buddhism has inspired some of the world’s most beautiful contributions to the world of art, most notable in the form of statues known as…
10 Famous Buddhist Temples
Buddhism is a major world religion and philosophy founded in northeastern India in the 5th century BC. It is based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, commonly…
11 Famous Official Residences
An official residence is the residence at which the head of state, head of government, or other senior figures officially reside. Often, the residence is an important…
10 Largest Castles in the World
Finding the largest castle in the world is not as straightforward as it might sound. First, although commonly defined as “a defensive structure built as a residence…