These Things You'll Only Find in Dubai

The Largest Indoor Ski Mountain

 This artificial ski slope measures in at a total 22,500 meters large. This is by far the largest indoor skiing facility in the world. The mountain peaks at 85 meters high and this facility has the only indoor black diamond route on Earth. 

Skyscrapers Are Coming Up

In 1991, Dubai only had one skyscraper. Now, over 400 skyscrapers decorate the vast skyline of downtown Dubai. That number is projected to double in the upcoming 20 years as well. 

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The More You Know

  • In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
  • Pilots and their co-pilots are required to eat different meals before flights so that they don’t both end up with food poisoning.
  • The last movie ever rented at a corporate Blockbuster was "This Is The End" at a store in Hawaii.
  • Maine is the only state that has a one-syllable name.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.