Qingdao Jiaozhou Bay Bridge passes over China’s Jiazhou Bay and is one of the longest bridges in the world to run entirely across water. Spanning a total length of 16.6 miles (approximately 27km) this can be a particularly scary passing for those
Israel has blown up one of the longest sections of Hamas’ underground tunnel network. Video released by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shows the one-and-a-half mile long stretch under Gaza being destroyed in stages. It is captioned “footage of the the longest terror
If you have ever thought of reading “A la recherche du temps perdu,” don’t expect to get through it quickly. The book, widely known as one of the most significant literary achievements in history, is the longest ever written. The direct English
An ambitious project that could see the creation of the world’s longest railway tunnel is struggling to get the support needed for the works to kick-start. The Helsinki–Tallinn Tunnel, also known as the FinEst tunnel, is a proposed undersea infrastructure that, according
“I have seldom heard a train go by and not wished I was on it,” wrote Paul Theroux in his seminal work of travel literature, The Great Railway Bazaar. It is a feeling shared by many around the world: there is something
Walk down this city thoroughfare and you might get the feeling it’s taking more steps than most, that’s because locals in Aberdeen claim King Street is the longest in Britain. The street is around two miles in length and lined by the
A new mining tunnel, which will become the UK’s longest when it is completed, will burrow under a natural beauty spot and finish close to a beautiful seaside town. When fully built, the Woodsmith Mine Tunnel will run from the Wilton International
The dog breed with the highest likelihood of longevity has been revealed, indicating that the lifespan could extend to 15.4 years. The study, conducted in the UK, reveals that smaller breeds with longer noses generally enjoy longer lifespans, whereas larger breeds with
A marvel of modern construction, China’s Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge is 34 miles long and cost £14.8billion to build. It crosses the Lingdingyang channel in the Pearl River Estuary and holds the record as the longest bridge-tunnel system sea crossing in the world.
The longest “domestic” flight ever flown was between Paris, France, and Papeete in French Polynesia. Air Tahiti Nui has flown non-stop between the respective capitals of France and Tahiti – a distance totalling 9,765 miles. Now there is a stop at Vancouver,