The 2010 World Expo in Shanghai has closed after 6 months. Having hosted 73 million visitors since May 1st, 2010 - the Shanghai World Expo broke records, surpassing the 64 million visitors hosted by the 1970 Expo in Osaka, Japan. Bloomberg News reports more on the great affect the Expo has had on Shanghai, and the results that the Expo's infrastructure has brought to the rising city.

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Pictured is Dave Schmitt, President & CEO with Haibro, the Expo mascot.