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The world’s largest ferris wheel opens

Apr. 15 - The world's largest Ferris wheel, the Singapore Flyer, opens its capsules to the general public, offering a bird's eye view of the city-state as well as parts of neighbouring Malaysia and Indonesia.

It's 541 feet high. For comparison, the observation deck of the Space Needle is 520 feet. I'd poop my pants...

The Flyer had better enjoy it's moment of fame. The Great Wheel of China will open in Beijing at the Olympics in 2009 at 682 feet.

QUESTION: Could you take a ride?

In 2006, then-editor Steve Smith of The Spokesman-Review had the idea of starting a publication for an often forgotten audience: teenagers. The Vox Box was a continuation of the Vox, an all-student staffed newspaper published by The Spokesman-Review. High school student journalists who staffed the Vox made all content decisions as they learn about the trade of journalism. This blog's mission was to give students an opportunity to publish their voices. The Vox Box and the Vox wrapped up in June 2009, but you can follow former staffers' new blog at http://voxxiez.blogspot.com.