Burj Khalifa, Dubai - a closeup view from way up above

GeoEye has released a high resolution (half-meter) satellite image of the tallest manmade structure in the world. This skyscraper (Burj Khalifa) is 828 meters (2,717 feet) tall.

Check this clear/sharp image which was taken by GeoEye-1 satellite from 423 miles in space on February 9, 2010.

World Map at General Motors Plaza, Detroit, MI

Here's a Google Maps Satellite view of World Map carved in Granite at General Motors Plaza, Detroit, MI (right by the Detroit River). This World Map shows (not visible on Google Maps) General Motors Facility Locations World Wide.

Wait a second! If you think this is cool, then take a look at what folks in Dubai, UAE have done. They have created a World Map out of sand dredged from sea. This world map is a cluster of 300 islands. Here's a Google Earth View of the "World Map" in Dubai, UAE (also view in Google Maps).

Michigan State University campus in Dubai

Now students in Dubai can earn Michigan State Diploma without stepping foot in United States. Classes will start sometime in Fall 2008 in the new MSU Campus in Dubai International Academic City.

Michigan State becomes the 1st North American University to have a presence in Dubai International Academic City.
Tuition has not been set yet. Wonder if it's going to be cheaper to go to Dubai and get a diploma then to pay exorbitant tuition fees here.

Quote from this Michigan State link

MSU will have full academic authority and quality control over courses and programs, and MSU’s regular course, program, degree, admissions and accreditation requirements will be maintained. Diplomas will be standard MSU diplomas.

Burj Dubai becomes the world's tallest building

Burj Dubai becomes the world's tallest building (on July 21st, 2007) at 512.1 metres (1,680.1 feet) overtaking Tapei 101.

Google Maps View of Burj Dubai.