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Approximately 1,400 archeological sites were destroyed by the reservoir water, and the overall appearance of the Three Gorges changed.

During a flight held on 22nd March 1989, An-225 Mriya set 106 world records.

The aircraft weighs 285 tons and is the heaviest aircraft ever constructed.

It required the relocation of over 1,3 million people.

The Internet is used by more than 4,9 billion people, which makes up almost 64 percent of all humanity.

The cost of the construction is estimated at $37 billion.

Although the construction increased control over flooding, the volume of water held by the dam increased the number of earthquakes.

The World Health Organization considers kerosene a polluting fuel and recommends that "governments and medical practitioners immediately stop promoting its use in the household."

Its primary purpose was flood control.

Tungsten steel contains 2% to 18% of this element. It is extremely resistant to heat, corrosion and wear.