3. Karachi (Pakistan) – 14,916,456 population
2. Beijing (China) – 18,619,000 population
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Most dangerous Cities in the World
3. Acapulco (Mexico) – 107 homicides per 100,000 people Learn more about Acapulco 2. Los Cabos (Mexico) – 111 homicides per 100,000 people Learn more about Los Cabos 1. Caracas (Venezuela) – 112 homicides per 100,000 people Learn more about Caracas << 1 2 3
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Biggest Power Plants worldwide
3. Xiluodu Dam (China) – 13,860 MW Capacity (Hydro) The Xiluodu Dam is an arch dam on the Jinsha River, i.e. the upper course of the Yangtze in China. It is located near the town of Xiluodu in Yongshan County of Yunnan Province but the dam straddles into Leibo County of Sichuan Province on the opposite side of the river. Learn more about the Xiluodu Dam 2. Itaipu Dam (Brazil/ Paraguay) – 14,000 MW Capacity (Hydro) The Itaipu Dam is a hydroelectric dam on the Paraná River located on the border between Brazil and Paraguay. The construction of the dam was first contested by Argentina, but the negotiations and resolution of the dispute ended up setting the basis for Argentine–Brazilian integration later on. Learn more about the Itaipu Dam 1. Three […]
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Highest Roller Coasters
3. Superman: Escape from Krypton (Park: Six Flags Magic Mountain, USA) – 415 ft (126 m) Superman: Escape from Krypton is a steel shuttle roller coaster located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. The park originally intended to open the ride in 1996, but the opening was delayed because of several issues with the launch system. The ride was closed in late 2010 for refurbishment, and it emerged in 2011 as “Superman: Escape from Krypton”. The refurbished ride featured new trains which face backward, speeds of up to 104 mph (167 km/h), and it was painted with a new color scheme. Learn more about Superman: Escape from Krypton […]
