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World’s largest man-made river that’s 7,500 miles long and costing £400m | World | News

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World’s largest man-made river that’s 7,500 miles long and costing £400m | World | News

A Middle Eastern Country may be able to dethrone the Nile in Africa as it builds the world’s longest river. The King Salman Water Conveyance Project in Saudi Arabia costs £400million and involves digging a 7,500 miles long, 11 meter wide, and four meter deep river. The work will also include the installation of 78,292 … Read more

7 of the world’s most spectacular sporting venues, from Europe’s highest football pitch to the longest golf course, in China

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7 of the world’s most spectacular sporting venues, from Europe’s highest football pitch to the longest golf course, in China

Cable cars transport players and spectators to the pitch and nets are fitted to stop balls disappearing down the mountainside – although club officials reckon they’ve still managed to lose 1,000 footballs over the past 20 years. Heavy snowfall puts an end to the season in October and the village of Gspon transforms into a … Read more