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January 1, 2012

The Longest Straight Staircase in the World Has 699 Steps

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Jacob’s Ladder, a staircase in the UK Overseas Territory of Saint Helena. Settlers built it as an inclined plane in 1829 to help bring agricultural products into Jamestown, the capital of the island. The staircase is now accessible to tourists, but the slope is really steep and not every portion has a railing, so do not look down. -- Neatorama

Posted by gerardvanderleun at January 1, 2012 11:48 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.

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I feel woozy...

Posted by: MOTUS at January 1, 2012 12:33 PM

That is almost as nasty as the steps leading up the Mexican pyramids in Teotihuacan. I climbed those, but I was young and foolish at the time. I value my life far more, these days.

Posted by: Michael Gersh at January 1, 2012 1:46 PM

Pussies, hike down and up the Grand Canyon.

Posted by: Casca at January 2, 2012 11:39 AM

A donkey ride don't count as hike'n Casca!

Posted by: I-RIGHT-I at January 2, 2012 2:16 PM

No shit Sherlock.

Posted by: Casca at January 2, 2012 6:58 PM

They were trying for an even 700 steps but miscounted.

Posted by: rickl at January 4, 2012 2:32 PM

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