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KOBE--Akashi Kaikyo Ohashi is one of the world’s largest suspension bridges and now a tour takes visitors to the top of one of the 300-meter-high main towers that support the massive structure ...

The fear of heights is common for many people. Some are afraid of extreme heights such as skyscrapers, while others are afraid of simple heights such as ladders and multi-level parking garages.