Photography And Half-Thoughts By Mitchell Hegman

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Monday, October 24, 2022

Vegas (Just the Facts)

  • The fountains at Bellagio use “grey water” recycled from showers, tub, and sinks throughout the city.
  • Over 300 weddings a day take place in Las Vegas.
  • The Sky Beam light emanating up from the Luxor Casino costs over $50 an hour in electricity consumption.
  • The highest number of international visitors to Las Vegas originate from Canada.
  • There is one slot machine for every four Las Vegas residents.
  • Over 22,000 conventions are held in Las Vegas every year.
  • With its millions of lights, Las Vegas is considered the brightest spot on Earth.
  • Las Vegas is home to more than half of the 20 largest hotels in the world.

—Mitchell Hegman

Sources: www.kingvegashomes.com, www.destguides.com, downtown.vegas/visitors-guide/fun-facts

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  1. JoyOctober 24, 2022 at 10:13 AM

    I live in St. George, it's about 90 minutes northeast of Vegas. We can see the glow in the sky on a clear night if we drive out to the Kayenta community where there is full dark.

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    1. Mitchell HegmanOctober 25, 2022 at 4:51 AM

      That's not surprising. The Strip is even brighter with the advent of LED lighting.

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