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"The Path to World Expo" - illustrating the history and marvels of the world's exposition - opens at Shanghai Exhibition Center on Oct 13 in celebration of the 200-day countdown to next year's event. Covering 1,200 sq m, the most detailed Expo exhibition uses more than 200 pictures and 18 videos to illustrate the World Expo from its origin. It also features models of 66 pavilions and 12 multimedia display items. Nearly 100 models of previous fairs are also on display. Xinhua