These Things You'll Only Find in Dubai

Tourism is Huge

Although tourism isn't Dubai's main industry, it's definitely one of the most impactful ones for the city. Global celebrities and wealthy folk are all beginning to notice Dubai as the new up-and-coming city to visit. The Kardashians were some of the first celebrities to alert western society to the lavish lifestyle that one can live in Dubai. 

Everything Must Be the Biggest and the Best

The philosophy behind Dubai is "enormous expenditure provides enormous results." Currently, Dubai is home to the tallest building in the world, as well as the largest indoor ski facility, shopping mall, amusement park, and aquarium (previously mentioned, but we're repeating just in case you missed it). In Dubai, bigger is better. 

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The More You Know

  • The glass winged butterfly lacks colored scales, which makes its wings transparent and helps it avoid predators.
  • War pigs were used in ancient warfare to counter against war elephants, which feared the pigs (and their squeals) and would bolt. War pigs were sometimes lit on fire to enhance this effect.
  • People write love letters to trees in Australia via email.
  • Lightning can heat the air it passes through to 50,000 degrees.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.