Alex Honnold climbs world's 11th tallest building
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Some facts to know about Taipei 101 and where it ranks among the world's tallest skyscrapers as Alex Honnold tries to climb it.
“It’s just rare to get this kind of opportunity, so you gotta jump when you can," said Alex Honnold
Construction on what will be the world's tallest skyscraper is rapidly approaching a major milestone. Saudi Arabia's JEC Tower is racing towards 100 floors, making it a step closer to achieving its projected 2028 completion date.
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The 6th-century wooden pagoda that was the tallest building on Earth
The Yongning Pagoda stood in Luoyang, the capital of the Northern Wei dynasty, from 516 to 534 AD. At an estimated 136 to 147 meters tall (446-482 feet), it was one of the tallest structures in the ancient world - and almost certainly the tallest wooden building ever constructed.