These Things You'll Only Find in Dubai

Water in the Desert

Sitting in front of the largest building in Dubai (also the largest building in the world) is the Burj Khalifa Lake. This fountain hosts the world's largest choreographed water system that holds two-to-three shows a day. The show can be seen clearly from across the man-made lake (which is nearly 5 kilometers long). 

Robot Camel Jockeys?

This is no joke. robot camel races are a thing. In fact, betting on robot camel races is a multi-million dollar industry that is fairly stable. Similar to horse racing, the robot jockeys stabilize the camels and make sure they run on the track, the camel that runs the fastest wins. 

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The More You Know

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  • The woolly mammoth survived until Egyptian times.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.