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"Unveiling the Biggest Wonders of the World: From Canberra's Majestic Swimming Pool to the Enchanting Cave of Crystals in Naica Mine

Background imageBiggest Collection: GLC-LFB Fifty pump fire, Tooley Street, Southwark

GLC-LFB Fifty pump fire, Tooley Street, Southwark
The biggest blaze of the decade was fought at Wilsons Wharf, near Tooley Street, Southwark, in the summer of 1971. It was the same location that cost the life of Londons Fire Chief

Background imageBiggest Collection: Lord Mayor of London opening Whiteleys store

Lord Mayor of London opening Whiteleys store
The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Thomas Boor Crosby (1830-1916), opening Whiteleys new premises in Bayswater, West London. At the time this was the biggest shop in the world

Background imageBiggest Collection: Heading to Epsom Downs for the Derby, 1860

Heading to Epsom Downs for the Derby, 1860
Engraving showing large numbers of pedestrians and several horse-drawn carriages heading up the London to Epsom road, on Derby Day in 1860

Background imageBiggest Collection: St Sava Orthodox Church

St Sava Orthodox Church, built 1935, is the biggest Orthodox Church in the World The Balkans Serbia Belgrade St Sava Orthodox Church 1935 biggest Orthodox Church in the World

Background imageBiggest Collection: Exterior of Grand Depot 1906

Exterior of Grand Depot 1906
The GRAND DEPOT in the rue Drouot, Paris, the worlds biggest shop for tableware, glassware and suchlike Date: 1906

Background imageBiggest Collection: 5th Earl Spencer / Vf 1870

5th Earl Spencer / Vf 1870
JOHN POYNTZ SPENCER 5TH EARL SPENCER Politician, with the biggest red beard you ever did see! Date: 1835 - 1910

Background imageBiggest Collection: Advertisement, The General Dual 8 Tire

Advertisement, The General Dual 8 Tire
Advertisement, The General Dual 8 Blowout-Proof Tire (Tyre), the biggest advance in skid prevention in 25 years - let the smile of safety replace the frown of fear when it rains. 1935

Background imageBiggest Collection: Tabitha the cat with her biggest party teapot

Tabitha the cat with her biggest party teapot, about to host a tea party. Date: 1914

Background imageBiggest Collection: Nieuport 17s reassembled by US Army Signal Corps

Nieuport 17s reassembled by US Army Signal Corps
Nieuport 17s being reassembled by US Army Signal Corps mechanics at Issoudun, France, in May 1917. Issoudun became the biggest and best known American advanced flying training school in France

Background imageBiggest Collection: South Africa - The Kimberley Mine, Kimberley

South Africa - The Kimberley Mine, Kimberley
The Kimberley Mine, Kimberley, near Bloemfontein, Frances Baard, Northern Cape, South Africa. Captioned The Biggest Hole in the World Date: 1900s

Background imageBiggest Collection: Maiden voyage of the Vaterland

Maiden voyage of the Vaterland
The maiden voyage of what was at the time the biggest ship in the world: the German Hamburg-Amerika cruise liner, Vaterland

Background imageBiggest Collection: Power of the big gun and the turbine by G. H. Davis

Power of the big gun and the turbine by G. H. Davis
The power of the big gun and the turbine. Three annotated illustrations, showing the modern battleship cruisers advantage over an opponent carrying lighter guns of shorter range

Background imageBiggest Collection: Virginia Street at night, Reno, Nevada, USA

Virginia Street at night, Reno, Nevada, USA -- the Biggest Little City in the World. Date: 1949

Background imageBiggest Collection: Bright Lights of Reno, Nevada, USA

Bright Lights of Reno, Nevada, USA -- the Biggest Little City in the World. Date: 1941

Background imageBiggest Collection: North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, USA

North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, USA -- the Biggest Little City in the World. Date: circa 1940

Background imageBiggest Collection: Asia, Bhutan. Thimpu. The Buddha Dordenma statue, bronze and gilded in gold, is the

Asia, Bhutan. Thimpu. The Buddha Dordenma statue, bronze and gilded in gold, is the
Asia, Bhutan. Thimphu. The Buddha Dordenma statue, bronze and gilded in gold, is the largest Buddha rupa in the world

Background imageBiggest Collection: Maeya Waterfall

Maeya Waterfall located in Chiangmai Thailand. This is the largest waterfall in the northern region

Background imageBiggest Collection: Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja)

Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja)

Background imageBiggest Collection: Rhea or nandu bird (rhea americana)

Rhea or nandu bird (rhea americana)
Antique illustration of a Rhea or nandu bird (rhea americana)

Background imageBiggest Collection: Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway

Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway
Illustration of a Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim, Norway

Background imageBiggest Collection: Illustration of deep-sea diver wearing wetsuit looking at Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas)

Illustration of deep-sea diver wearing wetsuit looking at Giant Clam (Tridacna gigas), the largest bivalve mollusc

Background imageBiggest Collection: Air Raid Fire Test

Air Raid Fire Test
November 1939: Pumps from the Auxiliary Fire Service join four thousand regular and auxiliary firemen, who turned out with 500 pumps

Background imageBiggest Collection: Leshan Buddha statue

Leshan Buddha statue
The worlds largest stone buddha in Leshan, China

Background imageBiggest Collection: Buddhas toes

Buddhas toes
The worlds largest stone buddha in Leshan, China

Background imageBiggest Collection: Big Buddha

Big Buddha
The worlds largest stone buddha in Leshan, China

Background imageBiggest Collection: Leshan stone Buddha statue

Leshan stone Buddha statue
The worlds largest stone buddha in Leshan, China

Background imageBiggest Collection: Fujian Tulou

Fujian Tulou
Vector Fujian Tulou

Background imageBiggest Collection: Leshan giant buddha ( Sichuan; China )

Leshan giant buddha ( Sichuan; China )
Leshan is located on the southwestern fringe of the Red Basin in southern Sichuan, about 120 km from Chengdu. In 1996, the Leshan Giant Buddha, the largest stone-carved buddha in the world

Background imageBiggest Collection: Holiday Season

Holiday Season
The world biggest presepe on the hills of Manarola, Cinque Terre, ligurian coast, Italy

Background imageBiggest Collection: Picture No. 11671546

Picture No. 11671546
General Sherman. Date:

Background imageBiggest Collection: Picture No. 11671545

Picture No. 11671545
Sequoia Trees. Date:

Background imageBiggest Collection: Picture No. 11671544

Picture No. 11671544
Sequoia Trees. Date:

Background imageBiggest Collection: Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) & Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus)

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) & Golden Trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Cenderawasih Bay West Papua Indonesia

Background imageBiggest Collection: Asia, Bhutan, Thimpu. Buddha Dordenma overlooking Thimpu

Asia, Bhutan, Thimpu. Buddha Dordenma overlooking Thimpu

Background imageBiggest Collection: An-225 Mriya

An-225 Mriya

Background imageBiggest Collection: Indian Ocean seascape and sandy beach at Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park World Heritage Site, St

Indian Ocean seascape and sandy beach at Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park World Heritage Site, St. Lucia, South Africa

Background imageBiggest Collection: Picture No. 10889588

Picture No. 10889588
Tahua and Salar de Uyuni - the little community Tahua is located on the shores of Salar de Uyuni, the biggest salt lake on earth Date:

Background imageBiggest Collection: Picture No. 10885036

Picture No. 10885036
Salar de Atacama - second biggest salt lake in the world and small alkaline lagunas situated on the foothills of the Andes at dusk with full moon Date:

Background imageBiggest Collection: Picture No. 10885035

Picture No. 10885035
Salar de Atacama - second biggest salt lake in the world and small alkaline lagunas situated on the foothills of the Andes in late evening light Date:

Background imageBiggest Collection: Worlds Largest Bee House, Guinness World Record holder for largest bug hotel

Worlds Largest Bee House, Guinness World Record holder for largest bug hotel, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Kent, England, April

Background imageBiggest Collection: February - Cutting Weather. A typical day at Dr Swishtails Academy. George Cruikshank

February - Cutting Weather. A typical day at Dr Swishtails Academy. George Cruikshank cartoon from The Comic Almanack for 1839

Background imageBiggest Collection: Spruce Goose Hull On The Move

Spruce Goose Hull On The Move
Culver City, California: June 16, 1946 The 220 foot long hull of Howard Hughes flying boat come to a halt on its 28 mile trip to Long Beach

Background imageBiggest Collection: Spruce Goose Hull Construction

Spruce Goose Hull Construction
Culver City, California: c. 1946 The 220 foot long hull of Howard Hughes flying boat under construction in its hangar. It is near completion with its final coat of aluminum lacquer

Background imageBiggest Collection: Spruce Goose Wing On The Move

Spruce Goose Wing On The Move
Hermosa Beach, California: June 13, 1946 A wing section of Howard Hughes flying boat, the eight engine HK-1, passes through Hermosa Beach on its way to the dock at Long Beach where it will be

Background imageBiggest Collection: Woman Cuts 250 Pound Cake

Woman Cuts 250 Pound Cake
United States: c. 1920. A woman cuts into a 250 pound cake with a single candle on top. The cake is 38 inches across, 24 inches high, and it contains 960 eggs, 105 pounds of flour

Background imageBiggest Collection: Baking The Worlds Largest Apple Pie

Baking The Worlds Largest Apple Pie
Yakima, Washington: October, 1927. Bakers preparing to bake the worlds largest apple pie to celebrate National Apple Week in Yakima

Background imageBiggest Collection: Making The Worlds Largest Apple Pie

Making The Worlds Largest Apple Pie
Yakima, Washington: October, 1927. Bakers loading the 400 gallons of apples used to make the worlds largest apple pie to celebrate National Apple Week in Yakima




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"Unveiling the Biggest Wonders of the World: From Canberra's Majestic Swimming Pool to the Enchanting Cave of Crystals in Naica Mine, Mexico" Embark on a breathtaking journey as we explore some of the biggest marvels that Mother Nature and human ingenuity have bestowed upon us. Dive into Canberra's swimming pool, an architectural masterpiece that stands tall as one of the biggest aquatic wonders ever created. Soar through the skies aboard an Airbus A380 in flight C017/7889, experiencing firsthand the grandeur and sheer size of this colossal aircraft. Marvel at its wingspan and be amazed by how it effortlessly defies gravity. Descend into darkness within Mexico's Cave of Crystals, where gigantic crystal formations reach unimaginable heights. Witness nature's artistry unfold before your eyes as these magnificent structures stand as a testament to time itself. Travel back millions of years to encounter Megalodon, the largest prehistoric shark known to man. Imagine being face-to-face with this ancient predator, whose immense size sends shivers down your spine even from beyond extinction. Witness Splitting Slates reveal their monumental power as they effortlessly cleave apart under tremendous pressure. These geological giants showcase nature's ability to shape our world with forceful elegance. Plunge beneath Indonesian waters and encounter Whale Sharks (Rhincodon typus) in Cenderawasih Bay West Papua Indonesia – gentle giants whose massive presence leaves you awestruck yet humbled by their gracefulness. Relive history during The Siege of Gibraltar - 1 when mighty forces clashed for control over this strategic fortress. Stand witness to battles fought on a grand scale that shaped nations and defined eras. Step foot inside LA Samaritaine in Paris – a retail giant offering endless choices amidst opulent surroundings. Lose yourself among its vast halls while indulging in luxury like never before. Take an eye-opening Texan perspective on America from above, where the vastness of this great nation unfolds before you.