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In 1933, no one believed it was possible to build a bridge across the Golden Gate Strait near San Francisco. Many people doubted that a bridge could be built to withstand the strait's treacherous waves, heavy fog, and salty air. Joseph Strauss believed he could build a bridge to connect the people of northern California to San Francisco. Since 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge has withstood earthquakes and severe weather. Discover the story of how Strauss's...
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The Great Wall of China is the longest structure made by man. This stone dragon, which it is often called, is more than just one wall. Many different segments make up about 13,000 miles of defenses. These fortresses were built by many different groups of people over 2,000 years, using rammed earth, quarried stone, and kiln-fired bricks. The most recent wall, built during the Ming dynasty, has many interesting architectural features, including guard...