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WebUrbanist | Archived Articles on History & Factoids

History is everything that came before, so WebUrbanist fans reading this section are bound to find all kinds of offbeat urban facts and city histories, not to mention everything else from times past that did not seem to fit neatly into another category. Please enjoy this hodgepodge collection of unusual odds and uncanny ends.

Anti-Zombie Fortress: Japan's Abandoned Shime Tower

Zombie Apocalypse? Bring it on! I'll be safe and sound above the fray in the partially moss-covered concrete winding tower at Japan's abandoned Shime coal mine.

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One Day, One World: 11 International 9/11 Memorials

These 11 international memorials to the tragic events of September 11th, 2001 reflect the subtly different ways 9/11 is interpreted by the world at large.

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Slippery When Wet: The UK's Top 10 Navigable Aqueducts

Sail on, inland sailor! Navigable aqueducts helped jump-start the industrial revolution at a time when railroads and commercial highways had yet to be invented.

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Windbreakers: Bangladesh Cyclone Shelter Architecture

Cyclone shelters have given hope to the people of Bangladesh, saving lives during storms and doing double duty as schools and community centers in fair weather.

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Documenting Decay: Urban Atrophy's Breathtaking New Book

The creator of the website Urban Atrophy has published an incredible picture book complete with the histories of the buildings he explores and documents.

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4500 Miniature Books Form Huge-but-Tiny Collection

Peek into the astonishing collection of a miniature book enthusiast who may have the littlest huge library in the entire world.

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Monster Mash: 8 Giant, Earth-Shaking, Prehistoric Beasts

The coolest extinct animals are now the most mundane. A giant rodent the size of a small car is much more exciting than the one scurrying on the subway track.

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Inspiring Spires: A Celebration Of The Kuwait Towers

Join us as we celebrate Kuwait's most famous architectural monuments, the Kuwait Towers, on the 50th anniversary of the oil-producing nation's independence.

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Deconstructivism: 7 Architectural Wonders of the World

These 7 Desconstructivist buildings by architects like Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid and Daniel Libeskind defy conventions with odd shapes and confusing proportions.

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Big In Japan: Gulliver’s Kingdom Abandoned Theme Park

Sprawling in the shadow of Japan's Mt Fuji, Gulliver's Kingdom Theme Park was nurtured on government stimulus funds but withered away when the yen tap ran dry.

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