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Posted: 09 Oct 2011 09:17 PM PDT Where do you go if you really want to see the Earth at its most extreme? Forget a trans-galactic flight: the final frontier may be closer than you think. If you can take the pressure of a 36,000 foot dive or hold on to your hat at 120,000 feet, you could join some of the most bizarre creatures – and the most daring humans – in some of the furthest reaches on the planet. Need some inspiration for your next expedition? Join us on a whistle-stop tour of some of the most incredible sights and sounds around. 1. Climb the tallest structure on the planet The Burj Khalifa tower is the world's tallest structure at a phenomenal 828 metres in height. Yep, that's nigh-on a kilometre of glass, steel and spire. The building's occupants use 950,000 litres of water a day and can travel to the observation deck for an augmented reality view of the surrounding city of Dubai (as if the real thing wasn't amazing enough). The Khalifa tower holds the world record for housing the highest mosque on the planet, as well as the highest nightclub. Its elevators climb the massive structure at 40mph – that's quite a bit faster than your average Reliant Robin. See if you can make it through this fantastic video from the very tip of the Burj Khalifa's spire without losing your lunch. |
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