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Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Explorers(m): 8:58pm On Apr 25, 2016 |
86. Population of Venice decreased from over 120,000 to 60,000 in the last 50 years. Some experts say that Venice could be a ghost town by 2030. It would be populated only by tourists that would come at the morning and leave in the evening, something like people do in a theme park. 87. Venice is sinking at the rate of 1-2 millimeters a year. 88. Venice was not built directly on the surface of the islands, buildings are supported by wooden platforms. 89. Venice is divided into six districts. 90. There are 118 islands, 416 bridges, 177 canals and 127 squares in Venice.3. 91. The Venice lagoon is 15 meters deep at its deepest point. 92. The progressive sinking of the town also makes people move out. 93. Venice has one of the narrowest streets in the world. Calletta, or Ramo Varisco street, is only 53 cm wide. Canals were the main communication routes, that’s why main entrances in old buildings were always on the canal side. They didn’t worry much about space between buildings on land, that’s why Venetian streets are often narrow, sometimes weird and without logic. 94. Every year 18 million tourists visit Venice. That’s, on average, around 50 thousand people per day. The peak time is during the carnival with more than three million visitors. 4 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Nobody: 9:18pm On Apr 25, 2016 |
- Whenever the American presidential jet, known by its call-sign "Airforce One" is about to land or take off from a civilian airport, the airspace around that airport is closed for around 20 minutes. This means that other aircraft cannot take off or land at that airport during that 20-minute period. 2 Likes |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Boeing777pilot: 10:36pm On Apr 25, 2016 |
CFCman: We were put in holding pattern for over thirty minutes once because of presidential movement. The interesting thing is that they changed the call sign on the transponder. 1 Like |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Nobody: 11:05pm On Apr 25, 2016 |
Boeing777pilot:In Naija, you'd be in a holding pattern for over 1 hour |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Boeing777pilot: 11:14pm On Apr 25, 2016 |
CFCman:See jonzing!!! I will declare low fuel emergency and request for priority landing.. 4 Likes |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Nobody: 11:40pm On Apr 25, 2016 |
okikiosibodu, my pm doesn't work. You can reach me directly by email. It's on my profile page 1 Like |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by freeDR(m): 5:28am On Apr 26, 2016 |
Explorers:Greenland isn't a country, sir. It's a territory of Denmark. 3 Likes |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Drniyi4u(m): 8:35am On Apr 26, 2016 |
Gidoka: seconded. @explorers is just wonderful! |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Explorers(m): 7:09pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
There is a popular Japanese dish called Basashi that consists of slices of raw horse meat with onions and ginger. 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Explorers(m): 7:17pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
There is a highway that goes through a building in Japan. 18 Likes 7 Shares
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Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Explorers(m): 7:25pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
You can actually get fresh human breast milk atlactation bars. You can have a shot or get it straight from the nipple. 8 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Explorers(m): 7:29pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
87. Japan has been inhabited since 8,000 BC. 88. The raised floors in Japanese buildings help indicate where you should take off your shoes. 89. Japan experiences about 1500 earthquakes per year. 90. One of the strangest facts about Japan is that there are more adult diaper sales than those of children diapers. 91 Should you fall sick while in Japan, you should wear a mask to prevent spreading the disease. 92. Police in Japan usually carry around paint balls to shoot at fleeing motorists. This allows them to identify them more easily. http://www.enkivillage.com/facts-about-japan.html 5 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Aremu01(m): 7:38pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
Explorers:This is wow 1 Like |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Lumiere91: 8:10pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
Explorers:adult diapers?Ar they like gayesque? 3 Likes |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Explorers(m): 8:48pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
93. Indian housewives hold 11% of the world's gold. That is more gold than the reserves of Germany, IMF, The U.S. and Switzerland put together. http://m.voanews.com/a/india-tries-to-restrict-gold-imports/1722154.html 7 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Explorers(m): 8:52pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
94. The Satiyaa community from Rajasthan India celebrates deaths and mourns births. Birth = Grief, Death = Happiness for this tribe. 95. India has a 'village of twins' Kodinhi in Kerala has 250 sets of twins officially registered. Experts also estimate that the figure could rise to 350. 96. India drinks 50% of the world's whiskey produceMost of the whiskey is produced by UB India, the world's largest whiskey company by volume. http://www.scoopwhoop.com/25-Interesting-Facts-About-India/#.a521gn9la 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Explorers(m): 8:53pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
India has more people than the entire population of the Western Hemisphere. 3 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Explorers(m): 8:57pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
98. Every 12 years, a religious gathering called the Kumbh Mela occurs in India. It is the world’s largest gathering of people. The gathering is so large that the Kumbh Mela is visible from the space. 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Explorers(m): 9:01pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
99. India has more mosques (300,000 mosques) than any other nation in the world. 6 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Explorers(m): 9:03pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
100. Lonar Lake, a saltwater lake in Maharashtra, was created by a meteor hitting the Earth and is one of its kind in India. 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Rich4god(m): 9:06pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
Explorers: |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Brymose(m): 1:36pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
Explorers:oga mi o how are they supplying the city with water? Because that place is a desert naa |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Explorers(m): 3:36pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
Brymose: In order to overcome water scarcity, substantial investments have been undertaken in seawater desalination, water distribution, sewerage and waste water treatment. Today about 50% of drinking water comes from desalination, 40% from the mining of non-renewable groundwater and only 10% from surface water in the mountainous South-West of the country. The capital Riyadh, located in the heart of the country, is supplied with desalinated water pumped from the Persian Gulf over a distance of 467 km. Water is provided almost for free to residential users. Wiki 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by okikiosibodu(m): 11:13pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
CFCman: Brother, after searching several times, I didn't see you email on your profile. |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Nobody: 11:36pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
okikiosibodu:Sent you a mail. I put my email add in the wrong place |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by timmyblast(m): 5:40am On Apr 28, 2016 |
Explorer, explore the world 2 Likes |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Bisiebae(f): 10:01am On Apr 28, 2016 |
damiosy: I've been to Russia bro, its not rosey. Stick to countries which are foreigner friendly. #Peace #VoteOptional1 3 Likes |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by tk4rd: 11:48am On Apr 28, 2016 |
Bisiebae:Name such friendly counries please. |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Bisiebae(f): 11:57am On Apr 28, 2016 |
tk4rd: Zealand, Brazil, America and some others are still foreigner friendly. In Russia, if you aren't a Russian, you WILL not be employed into a lucrative job, unless u count snow packing. Unless u plan to work for the embassy, but they have petty jobs for graduates... eg driving, cooking. Wishing you the best, are you for work or study? |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by Explorers(m): 5:34am On Apr 29, 2016 |
101. Longest motorable road in the world. Pan American Highway is a network of roads measuring about 30,000 kilometres (19,000 mi) in total length. Except for a rainforest break of approximately 100 km (60 mi), called the Darién Gap. The road links almost all of the mainland countries of the Americas in a connected highway system. According to Guinness World Records, the Pan-American Highway is the world's longest "motorable road". Wiki. 4 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by aolumaxi(m): 8:44am On Apr 29, 2016 |
Explorers:lalasticlala, hw far? Come and sip nw www.nairaland.com/attachments/3645242_20160426192259_jpegdb9906570968018220ee9ca7db0f43ad 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Random And Interesting Travel Facts World's Travellers Probably Dont Know. by hob(m): 9:47am On Apr 29, 2016 |
Always love reading ur post.....thumbs up |
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