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Who invented the elevator?
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Like so many other modern conveniences that we take for granted, the history of the elevator is more complicated than it may seem at first glance. Believe it or not, there's some controversy over who invented this commonplace contraption.
Early Twentieth Century Railroads
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Early 20th-century railroads saw major improvements in safety and comfort, as well as new regulations. Learn more about railroads in the early 1900s.
How well do you know "The Pianist?" Take this quiz to find out.
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"The Pianist" is an award-winning 2002 bio flick of a real-life artist who miraculously survived the Holocaust. While it’s a heart-wrenching tale of survival, it’s also a good story to tell us how the human spirit triumphs over adversities. Test your knowledge of the movie with this quiz.
Blame the Supply Chain for Rising Prices and Inflation
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High food and gas prices blowing your mind? Issues with the supply chain are causing prices to rise on everything from gas to groceries as inflation soars.
The Moffat Tunnel
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The Moffat Tunnel is a six-mile tunnel that was built in the mountains of Colorado. Learn more about the Moffat Tunnel.
How Much Do You Know About Trains?
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Trains are one of the most common forms of transportation in the world, with millions of people riding them each year. Do you actually know anything about them, though? Find out with this quiz!
Rev Up: The Diesel Engine Quiz
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While diesel earned itself a bad reputation for spewing soot in the early days, improvements have made it much cleaner. Test your knowledge of all things diesel with this quiz.
Rev Up: The Diesel Engine Quiz
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While diesel earned itself a bad reputation for spewing soot in the early days, improvements have made it much cleaner. Test your knowledge of all things diesel with this quiz.
How much do you know about nature's deadly tornadoes?
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The spinning winds of destruction known as tornadoes tear through many miles of America each year. They ruin entire towns and hurt dozens or even hundreds of people. How much do you know about tornadoes?
Do You Know These Stats About Truck Drivers in America?
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Truck drivers have an important job to do, but how much do you really know about them? See how well you know some basic truck driver stats with this quiz!