Acrophobics,
beware! March 28 is your worst nightmare come true, for today marks the opening
of the Grand Canyon Skywalk,
the highest man-made structure ever built. The Skywalk sits higher than the Taipei 101 building;
higher off the ground than three Empire State Buildings or four Eiffel Towers. So high
that one has to wonder if even Superman
could leap it in a single bound. And the worst part? The only thing separating
those who dare to venture out on the catwalk suspended nearly a mile above the
Canyon floor is a thin sheet of clear Plexiglass. Oh,
sure, they say it'll hold the equivalent of 71 747s, but who wants to
take the chance? The idea of watching helicopters fly under our feet
gives us the willies. While it may seem tempting, unless we suddenly develop an
uncanny ability to float in midair, we'll stick to terra firma.
Suggested Sites...
Suggested Sites...
- Grand Canyon Skywalk - official site of the scariest structure in the world.
- American Southwest: Hualapai Reservation - tourism information for those who dare to walk the Skywalk.
- Wikipedia: Tallest Buildings and Structures in the World - from Blanchard, North Dakota to Stonehenge, England and all points in between.
- Phobia List - find out what you're afraid of.
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