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Houses are made in different shapes and sizes, with some very large and some incredibly small. The smallest house in the world is just big enough for one person. The smallest house in the world has a kitchen, living room and other necessities.

The most expensive city in the world for 2010 is Tokyo, Japan. It ranked number 2 in 2009 but the strengthening of the Japanese yen placed it to number 1 in 2010. An ordinary lunch in the city at a restaurant costs approximately $18.

The biggest ants in the world best exemplify the term “small but terrible.” But the largest members of each species can be described as literally “queen-sized.”

Fish come in different forms, with some very quick. Today, the sailfish is recognized as the fastest fish in the world. Aside from its amazing speed, the sailfish also has features that help it hunt prey and ward off predators.

Several large buildings have been built throughout the years, but none are bigger than the Burj Khalifa. Aside from being the world’s biggest building, the Burj Khalifa holds other records as well. Among the records it holds are the tallest installed elevators and highest nightclub.

The growth of business has increased the number of billionaires around the world. Some of the wealthiest people in the world come from the US and India. Discover the world’s wealthiest people and how their riches compare with the royals.

With industrial advancements come serious repercussions on the environment. Industrial emissions have given certain parts of the world the title of being some of the most polluted countries across the globe. These countries include China, Peru, Kuwait and India.

Lee Redmond used to hold the record for the longest nails in the world with her fingernails measuring a total length of 28 ft. and 4.5 inches. Prior to her, there was another record-holder, Shridhar Chillal who’s left fingernails had a total length of over twenty feet.

The fastest dolphin in the world is the Killer Whale. It can swim up to a maximum speed of 56 kilometers per hour. Although technically known as a whale, by genetics, this whale is really a dolphin that belongs to the Family Delphinidae.

The most expensive coffee in the world is produced in a rather unconventional way. The Kopi Luwak is actually coffee beans defecated by civets after they have consumed their favorite coffee berries. A pound of these beans costs one hundred and sixty dollars.