How do these places even exist?

Capital Gate — Abu Dhabi, UAE

One of the tallest buildings in the city, the Capital Gate has been certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the "world's furthest leaning man-made tower." The building leans 18 degrees, four times more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

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Svalbard Global Seed Vault — Longyearbyen, Norway

With blast-proof doors, airlocks, and motion sensors, the Global Seed Vault has been designed to contain millions of varieties of seeds to allow for the replanting and growth of various crops in the case of any major global disasters.

(Source: Quora)

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