These Are The 5 World's Longest Tunnels

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[{"selector":"#anim-5cdff41e-e1ae-431c-a43d-1fcb0c05fd5d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.816752087547448%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Image Credits: Unsplash These impressive feats of engineering have revolutionised transportation, facilitated the movement of goods and people.

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