7 mind-bending bridges in Asia that will make you look twice

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• The Khaju Bridge, the Lucky Knot Bridge, and the Helix Bridge are among some of the most distinctive bridges in the world.
• Some of the bridges have functions other than passage including a shelter, a tea-house, a dam, and an art gallery.
• These bridges are so beautiful, scary, or unusual, they deserve a second look.

The Eshima Ohashi Bridge in Japan

This bridge was designed to let ships pass beneath, and the steep incline requires generous use of the accelerator. It's still a popular route, and even suffers peak hour traffic jams.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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