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TIL there’s a mountain in Switzerland called the Niesen (aka the Swiss Pyramid) that’s home to the world’s longest staircase. It’s only open one day a year for a race to the top. The fastest runners can ascend the 11,674 steps and 5400’ (1660m) in just under an hour.

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