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History of the Seven Mile Bridge

History of the Seven Mile Bridge
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History of the Seven Mile Bridge

The Seven Mile Bridge is the longest bridge among others that connect the Keys, and is part of U.S. Route 1 and the Overseas Highway. This bridge connects Knight's Key (part of the ...

The Seven Mile Bridge is the longest bridge among others that connect the Keys, and is part of U.S. Route 1 and the Overseas Highway. This bridge connects Knight's Key (part of the city of Marathon, Florida) located in the Middle Keys to Little Duck Key in the Lower Keys. The his ...

Is Granite one of the Strongest Rocks?

Is Granite one of the Strongest Rocks?
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Is Granite one of the Strongest Rocks?

One of the most beautiful types of natural stone is granite. Not only does it attract the eye, but it's also one of the strongest, most durable and versatile stones making it perfe ...

One of the most beautiful types of natural stone is granite. Not only does it attract the eye, but it's also one of the strongest, most durable and versatile stones making it perfect to use as a counter top or as an architectural feature. Granite can withstand most of the potenti ...

The Design Behind the One World Trade Center

The Design Behind the One World Trade Center
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The Design Behind the One World Trade Center

The iconic 1,776 ft One World Trade Center fills the void of the original twin towers representing hope and a stronger future. The towering monolith is located just feet away from ...

The iconic 1,776 ft One World Trade Center fills the void of the original twin towers representing hope and a stronger future. The towering monolith is located just feet away from the World Trade Center Memorial, representative of the past and remembrance during one of our Countr ...

What that Musty Smell in your Drain is and How to Get Rid of it

What that Musty Smell in your Drain is and How to Get Rid of it
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What that Musty Smell in your Drain is and How to Get Rid of it

While you're cleaning and doing the dishes, you smell an unpleasant odor coming from the drain. This smell isn't only regulated to just the kitchen sink but can appear in other are ...

While you're cleaning and doing the dishes, you smell an unpleasant odor coming from the drain. This smell isn't only regulated to just the kitchen sink but can appear in other areas of the house such as the bathroom and spread throughout the rest of the home. We offer some tips ...

SpaceX Launch to the International Space Station | May 30, 2020

SpaceX Launch to the International Space Station | May 30, 2020
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SpaceX Launch to the International Space Station | May 30, 2020

On May 30th in Cape Canaveral, Florida SpaceX's Dragon launched with astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken to the International Space Station where they will conduct spacewa ...

On May 30th in Cape Canaveral, Florida SpaceX's Dragon launched with astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken to the International Space Station where they will conduct spacewalks and install a new platform for science experiments. SpaceX's Dragon made history by being the fi ...

How are Skywalk Bridges Built?

How are Skywalk Bridges Built?
By Ildar Sagdejev (Specious) - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4411299
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How are Skywalk Bridges Built?

A skywalk bridge may also be known as a skyway or skybridge. It is a connection between two or more buildings which provides a pedestrian walkway in urban areas. A conditioned or u ...

A skywalk bridge may also be known as a skyway or skybridge. It is a connection between two or more buildings which provides a pedestrian walkway in urban areas. A conditioned or unconditioned skywalk can be open, enclosed, encased in glass, for the public, or used strictly for b ...

The Pont du Gard Aqueduct in France

The Pont du Gard Aqueduct in France
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The Pont du Gard Aqueduct in France

Crossing the Gardon River in southern France, the Pont Du Gard is one of the best-preserved ancient aqueduct bridges built in the first century AD by the Romans. In 1985 it was add ...

Crossing the Gardon River in southern France, the Pont Du Gard is one of the best-preserved ancient aqueduct bridges built in the first century AD by the Romans. In 1985 it was added to the list of World Heritage Sites by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultur ...

What Happens to my Sump Pump in a Power Outage?

What Happens to my Sump Pump in a Power Outage?
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What Happens to my Sump Pump in a Power Outage?

Spring is here which brings rain that could cause a potential problem for your home. Rainwater does make its way down and around your foundation, where it must be pumped away from ...

Spring is here which brings rain that could cause a potential problem for your home. Rainwater does make its way down and around your foundation, where it must be pumped away from the house. In homes with sump pumps, this water around the foundation will, by design, find its way ...

May – June, 2020: Michigan Flooding

May – June, 2020: Michigan Flooding
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May – June, 2020: Michigan Flooding

In mid-May, seven inches of rain created a chain of catastrophic events. The rainstorm caused more than 10,000 people to evacuate, damaged property and homes, and destroyed two hyd ...

In mid-May, seven inches of rain created a chain of catastrophic events. The rainstorm caused more than 10,000 people to evacuate, damaged property and homes, and destroyed two hydroelectric dams. The Rainstorm Moisture created by Tropical Storm Arthur produced the heaviest rai ...