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Florida has the world’s longest continuous sidewalk

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If you ever feel the urge to walk in a perfectly straight line for nearly five miles while sweating profusely, Tampa has you covered. Bayshore Boulevard is officially the world's longest continuous sidewalk, offering absolutely nothing but concrete and humidity.

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