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WORLDKINGS – Worldkings News – Europe Records Institute (EURI) Cordouan Lighthouse: World’s oldest active offshore lighthouse

The Cordouan Lighthouse (Phare de Cordouan) is a historic lighthouse located at the mouth of the Gironde estuary in southwestern France. It stands on...

WORLDKINGS – Worldkings News – Europe Records Institute (EURI) Calder Hall: World’s first commercial nuclear power station

Calder Hall Power Station was a pioneering nuclear power station located on the Sellafield site in Cumbria, England. It was the world's first commercial...

WORLDKINGS – Worldkings News – Europe Records Institute (EURI) Gau Weinheim: the farthest tilt church tower in the world

Gau-Weinheim is a delightful little village, with winding streets, half-timbered houses, and vineyards hugging the nearby hills. The main sight of the village is...

WORLDKINGS – Worldkings News – Europe Records Institute (EURI) Virgin Atlantic: The airline to fly the world’s first 100% sustainable aviation fuel flight

Virgin Atlantic is a British airline known for its innovative and stylish approach to air travel. Founded in 1984 by entrepreneur Richard Branson, it...

WORLDKINGS – Worldkings News – Asia Records Institute (ASRI) Jinshan Thermal Power Plant: Home to the world’s tallest cooling tower

Inner Mongolia Energy Power Generation Investment Group Co., Ltd. (IMEPG) is a Chinese state-owned investment company based in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. It is the...

WORLDKINGS – Worldkings News – Europe Records Institute (EURI) Treecard: World’s first wooden debit card

TreeCard is a London-based fintech company that makes sustainable living simple through its innovative financial products and services. They are best known for their...

WORLDKINGS – Worldkings News – Europe Records Institute (EURI) Miss World: The oldest existing international beauty pageant

The Miss World is an annual competition where contestants from around the world compete for the title of Miss World. The pageant aims to...

WORLDKINGS – Worldkings News – Europe Records Institute (EURI) Modvion: The company to build world’s tallest wooden wind turbine

Modvion is a Swedish technology company pioneering the use of laminated wood in wind turbine towers. They aim to revolutionize the wind energy industry...

WORLDKINGS – Worldkings News – Europe Records Institute (EURI) Novo Nordisk Foundation: wealthiest charitable foundation in the world.

The Novo Nordisk Foundation is a Danish foundation that supports scientific, social, and humanitarian causes. It was established in 1989 by Novo Nordisk, a...

WORLDKINGS – Worldkings News – Europe Records Institute (EURI) ICMM: World’s largest international network dedicated specifically to maritime museums

The International Congress of Maritime Museums (ICMM) is indeed the world's largest and sole international network dedicated specifically to maritime museums. Founded in 1972,...

WORLDKINGS – Worldkings News – Europe Records Institute (EURI) Thamshavn Line: world’s oldest railway running on its original alternating current electrification scheme

The Thamshavn Line (Norwegian: Thamshavnbanen) was Norway's first electric railway, running from 1908 to 1974 in what is now Trøndelag county. Today it is...

WORLDKINGS – Worldkings News – Europe Records Institute (EURI) Bloemencorso Zundert: largest annual flower parade in the world

The event is known for its impressive displays of giant floats entirely covered in dahlias, creating intricate and colorful designs. The floats are created...

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At the base of Mont Ventoux lies the charming town of Bédoin, the starting point of this epic journey. As cyclists set out on...

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