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New York City’s iconic Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world after its completion on April 11, 1931.
There were other “skyscrapers” at that time, but the Empire State Building was the crown jewel of its day because it was the only building on Earth that had at least 100 floors.
Have you ever wondered what the workday must have been like for the iron workers who actually built the “skeletons” of those early skyscrapers? [Read more…]
Rural Johnson County, Tennessee is home to Backbone Rock, one of numerous natural wonders that are well-known to locals and absolutely fascinating to the visitors who happen to stop by.
I grew up just a few miles from “The Rock” in nearby southwestern Virginia. It’s always been one of my favorite places to visit. [Read more…]
Living (and loving) Life
I’m sure you’ve probably seen awesome images of colorful auroras dancing in the air above our planet’s North and South Poles.
The northern auroras are called Aurora Borealis (aka Northern Lights).
The ones over the South Pole are called Aurora Australis (aka Southern Lights).
We earthlings have been marveling at the beauty of our planet’s dancing auroras for millennia, but did you know that some of the other planets in our solar system have them as well?
I’m sure you’ve heard folks say something like “My poor old car is destined for the crusher (or shredder)!”
Truth be told, countless vehicles are destroyed and recycled every day of the year, but have you ever actually seen a car crusher or shredder in action?
These things are nothing short of amazing. In a matter of minutes a car will will be transformed from a completely intact vehicle into a literal heap of bits of metal, rubber, plastic and glass.
If you’ve never witnessed an automobile being crushed or shredded, the short video below will be a real eye-opener. [Read more…]
Living (and loving) Life
Have you ever witnessed an auto accident in which one or more cars was so badly damaged that you just knew it had to be fatal, only to learn later that the passengers sustained only minor injuries.
Well, that happens a lot these days, and there’s a simple reason why…