Tuesday, April 5, 2011

How many Feet Is It

How many Feet Is It

TOMS Shoes is asking people to go barefoot for a good cause today. One Day Without Shoes aims to raise awareness about the millions of disadvantaged children who can't afford the simple luxury of wearing shoes. In honor of the event, we take a look at how many feet are in some of the most recognizable landmarks and tallest things in the world.
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The world's longest sea bridge
The Great Wall of China


The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States.

Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognizable structures in the world.

Big Ben

Big Ben, the world’s largest four-faced chiming clock, is perhaps London’s most iconic image.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace has been the home of British royalty since 1837.

Qingdao Haiwan Bridge

The Qingdao Haiwan Bridge in China is the world’s longest sea bridge, spanning 26.4 miles.

Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the highest building in the world.

Mauna Kea

Mauna Kea in Hawaii is the tallest mountain in the world, when you measure from its oceanic base.
 The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China goes back to the fifth century BC.

The Nile River

The Nile is the world’s longest river.

Robert Pershing Wadlow

Robert Pershing Wadlow went down in history as the tallest person ever.

World’s longest car

With 26 wheels, a large Jacuzzi tub, a sun deck, a helipad, a swimming pool, a king-size bed and a satellite dish, you might have trouble getting this in the drive-thru, but you can rent it.
Source:Special