Originally built for the 1962 World’s Fair, the Space Needle was first conceptualized in 1959 on a napkin, inside of a Seattle coffee shop.
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A Tragic End, Rewritten
Sticky fingers grip the smooth, clanking safety bar as my feet slowly lift from the ground. The sun glistens off the water next to us as the cool sea air tosses my hair unapologetically. Our shadows are getting smaller and my grip is getting tighter as we’re lifted high enough to see the whole pier….
5 Fascinating Facts about Chichen Itza
Every year, millions of people flock to the Yucatan peninsula to visit the sacred town of Chichen Itza. Nearly 1,000 years old and deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site, these breathtaking Mayan ruins are in surprisingly good shape and are as mysterious as they are ancient. Here are a few of the most interesting facts…
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