These Things You'll Only Find in Dubai

 Playing Tennis in the Sky

If you thought life in Dubai couldn't get more indulgent, this one is going to blow you away. Dubai is home to the world's highest tennis court, located on top of the fourth tallest hotel in the world. If you have enough cash, you can play a game in the clouds. 

Zip Up

Extreme sports fans need to start counting their pennies and packing their bags right now, there's a new thrill in town. Although it's not as death-defying as sky diving, rock climbing, or paragliding, taking the Dubai Zip-Line is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This zip-line stretches 1.7 miles longer. Those who dare to hop on the line need to be prepared to get up to speeds of 90mph on their way down. 

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The More You Know

  • T-shirts were originally made for unmarried men who didn't know how to sew buttons on collared shirts.
  • Pilots and their co-pilots are required to eat different meals before flights so that they don’t both end up with food poisoning.
  • Benjamin Franklin was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
  • After Hitler ordered the deportation of Denmark's Jewish population, Danish citizens organized a massive evacuation of the Jews to neutral Sweden, despite the risks. In the end, 99% of Danish Jews survived the Holocaust.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.