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 Enchanting Cities with Colorful Houses
Bright colors can change the appearance of a city significantly. When Edi Rama became mayor of Tirana, the capital of Albania, in 2000 he launched a campaign…
10 Historic and Famous Prisons
Throughout time prisons have been used to incarcerate a variety of people from hardened criminals to those who opposed the current political regime. A few of these…
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 Most Beautiful Palaces in the World
Once the homes of kings and emperors, now popular tourist attractions. A list of some of the most beautiful palaces in the world.
14 Most Famous Towers in the World
Towers have been built by mankind since prehistoric times. The walls of ancient Jericho, one of the first city walls ever built, was complemented by a stone…