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The Railway Line That Will Be in the Middle of the Desert

However, what makes it unique isn’t its steep cost, but the fact that it’s being built in the middle of the desert! The railway line will be connecting six of the Middle East’s wealthiest countries and will be more than 2,000 kilometers (1242 miles) long.

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Why Was the Recipe of Concrete Lost in the Middle Ages?

Throughout the Middle Ages and until the 15th century AD, concrete was not used in construction. Why did people forget such a useful building technique, and how was it rediscovered? Find out in this video. Why Was the Recipe of Concrete Lost in the Middle Ages?

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Why Cairo is the Middle East’s Gem

But in reality, the Sahara is home to one of the Middle East’s biggest and most important cities: Cairo. The Egyptian capital has an incredible history and is considered the area’s megacity for some good reasons!​

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Weaponry in the Middle Ages Was Truly Extraordinary

The Middle Ages were a curious period in history. Life during this time is generally believed to have been quite harsh, with a limited diet and little comfort. In terms of science and technology, there was not much progress, or at least that’s what we think.

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The Forest That Grew in the Middle of the Arizona Desert

Have you heard of the man-made canal that accidentally ended up creating a forest in the middle of the Arizona desert? What’s more, the canal has now become a prominent water harvesting swale (a low-lying and often wet stretch of land) stretching across an expansive landscape.

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Hygiene in the Middle Ages: Yes, It Did Exist, Kind Of...

The Middle Ages are also called the Dark Ages, and it's a well-known fact that hygiene wasn't great at that time. Knowing what we learned from this video of the hygiene of those times, we can confidently say that calling those times 'dark' is hardly an understatement.

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Where Did Middle Names Come From?

Did you know middle names were once believed to have protective properties? They also had a very practical, almost necessary, identification use. Nowadays, sometimes even our close friends don't remember our middle names. But believe it not, they were once widely used.

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This Charming Town Has Rivers Running Through the Middle

The beautiful little place is known for its pristine waterways that run right through its middle. And there are koi fish everywhere! Let’s explore this magical town right away.

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China's Crazy Plan to Dig a Canal in the Middle of EUROPE

China is setting out a plan to dig a canal through the middle of Europe in the near future. This mega project would become a massive trade milestone, significantly shortening the route for cargo ships. Still, the plan remains controversial for several reasons, and this video explains why.

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Jordan is One Middle Eastern Country That You Should Visit

Take a tour by watching the video below: Jordan from the Air travel, beautiful, fascinating, air, world, baba recommends, drone, Jordan, wonderful, visit You may have never though about visiting the Middle East, but after watching this, you'll want to go to Jordan!

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Why Did 5 Middle-Aged Dads Get a Standing Ovation?

When these 5 middle aged men took to the stage, the judges of Britain’s Got Talent looked skeptical, and the audience seemed bored. Once the music started, however, everyone began cheering.