14. Russia’s Mir Diamond Mine
Found in: Mirny, Eastern Russia. Cost: The diamonds generated from Mir* cost $17 billion.
It would be extremely startling to live close to the Mir Diamond Mine in Mirny, Russia, especially when you realise how big this mine actually is. It has produced $17 billion worth of diamonds over the years.
Russia’s Mir Diamond Mine
Among the biggest mines in the world is the one in Siberia. It was operational from 1957 to 2004, when it closed, leaving a large hole in the ground that was 1,723 feet deep. With a diameter of over 4,000 feet, Mir is no longer a working mine but rather a massive chasm on the planet.
15.The USS Los Angeles
Located at: NAS Lakehurst, New Jersey Eastern. Price: not specified
Years ago, a sudden cold front passed through NAS Lakehurst, New Jersey, and caused the USS Los Angeles, a rigid airship, to raise its tail before it could swing parallel to the new wind direction. This resulted in an unusual sight: a vessel measuring 658 feet long standing on its nose.
Los Angeles, USS
This startling picture served as a stark reminder of the airship’s enormity, particularly in light of the tower that stood next to it being minuscule in comparison. Built in the 1940s, the airship made its debut one year ahead of the end of World War II.
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