These Things You'll Only Find in Dubai

The World's Longest Gold Chain

This may come as a no-brainer when you're talking about the city that's obsessed with gold. But, Dubai is home to the world's longest gold chain. This 22K chain is roughly 18,116 feet long. That's as long as 78 Boeing 747's lined up back to back.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.