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It’s not only fast, but also reliable
Forget New York City’s Grand Central because China just built the world’s largest train station. The new Chongqing East Railway Station is more megastructure than terminal, a $7.8 billion monument to movement that officially opened in June. The space unfolds like a city within a city, all glass, steel, and motion stitched together. And yet, […]
They’re on their way to Japan now
The skyline of LA is one of the most iconic views anywhere in the world. But did you know that it actually used to have a famous orange glow? The 2011 film Drive perfectly captured this essence before it all changed. And that is because these orange lights were soon replaced by 160,000 LEDs, changing […]
Very few people have actually driven across its entire length
In a bid to protest against the authorities in his country, this man built the shortest highway in the world, but it’s likely a car will never drive on it. Just as EV infrastructure hasn’t quite caught up in many areas of the US, road infrastructure isn’t as strong as it could be elsewhere in […]
China has just opened the tallest bridge in the world, and it’s so much more than just a two-hour time saver. Bridges aren’t a new phenomenon, but China has just upped the game significantly. In a bid to save two hours detouring around the Huajiang Canyon, this magnificent structure has now been erected to join […]
Despite being a constant variable on roads all around the world, Japan ditched the green ‘go’ color in favor of blue traffic lights – and there’s a complicated reason why. Green means go and red means stop, right? Universally, if you see a green light, it means that you can continue driving without interruption, and […]
These are the roads you need to drive in your lifetime
It looks wrong but surprisingly nothing sinister
A Jarritos soda truck was making its way through Mexico City when the asphalt suddenly collapsed beneath it. The road split open, and the delivery rig slid backwards into a sinkhole. In seconds, the truck was swallowed whole, with only its nose left sticking out. The clip blew up online, turning a routine soda delivery […]
Did you know that Route 66 had a historic parent?
Eight years of airports, jet lag, and back-to-back flights finally paid off. Supercar Blondie cashed in her miles for the kind of upgrade most people only dream about. Her Emirates A380 suite wasn’t just First Class – it was a private cocoon stocked with Dom Pérignon, caviar, and a menu thicker than a novel. A […]
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